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 522 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 486 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 93% 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
522 students
486 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
117
91
Grade 2 Students
95
81
Grade 3 Students
105
102
Grade 4 Students
115
101
Grade 5 Students
90
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
84%
66%
% Black
10%
25%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.29
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
