Drexel Avenue School vs. Powells Lane School
Should you attend Drexel Avenue School or Powells Lane 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
Drexel Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Powells Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 1-5, Drexel Avenue 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades 1-5, Powells Lane 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 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
534 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2241 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
99
77
Grade 2 Students
119
89
Grade 3 Students
99
79
Grade 4 Students
115
101
Grade 5 Students
102
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
85%
69%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
6%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
