South Avenue School vs. J V Forrestal Elementary School
Should you attend South Avenue 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
South Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South 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 25-29% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 224 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
256 students
224 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2972 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)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
34
33
Grade 1 Students
43
33
Grade 2 Students
43
41
Grade 3 Students
39
34
Grade 4 Students
37
28
Grade 5 Students
42
33
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
29%
32%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
39%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
