Paddy Hill Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paddy Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Northwood Elementary 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 55% (which is higher than 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
545 students
738 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1691 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
91
Grade 1 Students
85
103
Grade 2 Students
91
93
Grade 3 Students
97
111
Grade 4 Students
96
113
Grade 5 Students
99
108
Grade 6 Students
-
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
64%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
