Berea Elementary School vs. Balmville School
Should you attend Berea Elementary School or Balmville 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
Berea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Balmville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Berea Elementary 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Balmville 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
477 students
379 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2452 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4121 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
70
48
Grade 1 Students
86
53
Grade 2 Students
71
43
Grade 3 Students
77
59
Grade 4 Students
87
60
Grade 5 Students
83
62
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
34%
54%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
48%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
