Hillcrest School vs. Haldane Elementary School
Should you attend Hillcrest School or Haldane 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 542 students in grades 3-5, Hillcrest 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Haldane Elementary 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
542 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4028 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1058 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
44
Grade 3 Students
5
52
Grade 4 Students
268
57
Grade 5 Students
269
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
78%
12%
% Black
12%
1%
% White
5%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
