Sargent School vs. J V Forrestal Elementary School
Should you attend Sargent School or J V Forrestal 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
School
Top Rankings
Sargent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sargent 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J V Forrestal 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 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
302 students
230 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2683 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1642 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
19
Kindergarten Students
40
34
Grade 1 Students
40
35
Grade 2 Students
43
35
Grade 3 Students
41
40
Grade 4 Students
53
37
Grade 5 Students
36
28
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
34%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
53%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
