Belle Sherman School vs. Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Should you attend Belle Sherman School or Cayuga Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belle Sherman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Sherman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
319 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2452 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1328 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
10
Kindergarten Students
47
28
Grade 1 Students
57
40
Grade 2 Students
53
44
Grade 3 Students
53
44
Grade 4 Students
43
52
Grade 5 Students
52
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
19%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
47%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
