Northeast School vs. Belle Sherman School
Should you attend Northeast School or Belle Sherman 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
Northeast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Belle Sherman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belle Sherman 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 40-44% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
395 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2452 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
64
47
Grade 1 Students
65
57
Grade 2 Students
69
53
Grade 3 Students
64
53
Grade 4 Students
65
43
Grade 5 Students
68
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
19%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
48%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
