J V Forrestal Elementary School vs. South Avenue School
Should you attend J V Forrestal Elementary School or South Avenue 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
J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
South Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J V Forrestal 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
224 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2972 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
33
34
Grade 1 Students
33
43
Grade 2 Students
41
43
Grade 3 Students
34
39
Grade 4 Students
28
37
Grade 5 Students
33
42
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
29%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
49%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
