Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paddy Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paddy Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paddy Hill Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paddy Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paddy Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paddy Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Paddy Hill Elementary School is ranked #2217 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paddy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Paddy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Brook Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paddy Hill Elementary School?
545 students attend Paddy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paddy Hill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paddy Hill Elementary School?
Paddy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paddy Hill Elementary School offer ?
Paddy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paddy Hill Elementary School part of?
Paddy Hill Elementary School is part of Greece Central School District.
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