Neil Armstrong School vs. Walt Disney School
Should you attend Neil Armstrong School or Walt Disney 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
Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Walt Disney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
389 students
411 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3550 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3562 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
76
Grade 1 Students
66
65
Grade 2 Students
67
72
Grade 3 Students
62
71
Grade 4 Students
57
60
Grade 5 Students
83
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
15%
% Black
21%
19%
% White
41%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
