Norwood Avenue School vs. Ocean Avenue School
Should you attend Norwood Avenue School or Ocean 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
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Norwood 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 35-39% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ocean Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
425 students
347 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1220 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
72
Grade 1 Students
73
59
Grade 2 Students
91
67
Grade 3 Students
89
72
Grade 4 Students
100
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
79%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
