Merrimac School vs. John Pearl Elementary School
Should you attend Merrimac School or John Pearl 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
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Top Rankings
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John Pearl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merrimac 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Pearl Elementary 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
336 students
189 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2096 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2361 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
30
Grade 1 Students
44
33
Grade 2 Students
35
31
Grade 3 Students
85
32
Grade 4 Students
50
23
Grade 5 Students
60
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
