Jefferson Avenue School vs. Brooks Hill School
Should you attend Jefferson Avenue School or Brooks Hill 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
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Brooks Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Avenue 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Hill 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 61% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
623 students
558 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1397 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
79
Grade 1 Students
101
102
Grade 2 Students
111
95
Grade 3 Students
93
94
Grade 4 Students
111
97
Grade 5 Students
105
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
88%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
