Belle Sherman School vs. Northeast School
Should you attend Belle Sherman School or Northeast 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Northeast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 307 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
307 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2452 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
53
62
Grade 1 Students
50
61
Grade 2 Students
46
61
Grade 3 Students
46
67
Grade 4 Students
47
65
Grade 5 Students
51
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
26%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
51%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
