Brooks Hill School vs. Jefferson Avenue School
Should you attend Brooks Hill School or Jefferson Avenue 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
Brooks Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Hill 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Avenue 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
558 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1892 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
102
Grade 1 Students
102
101
Grade 2 Students
95
111
Grade 3 Students
94
93
Grade 4 Students
97
111
Grade 5 Students
91
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
81%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
