Craig Elementary School vs. Hillside School
Should you attend Craig Elementary School or Hillside 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
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Craig 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 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2247 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#881 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
56
Grade 1 Students
59
63
Grade 2 Students
60
54
Grade 3 Students
68
74
Grade 4 Students
72
66
Grade 5 Students
71
71
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
57%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
