Guilderland Elementary School vs. Westmere Elementary School
Should you attend Guilderland Elementary School or Westmere Elementary 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 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guilderland Elementary 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 57% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westmere Elementary 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
475 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1742 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
87
Grade 1 Students
60
86
Grade 2 Students
84
95
Grade 3 Students
81
91
Grade 4 Students
91
95
Grade 5 Students
80
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
14%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
62%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
