Upper Nyack School vs. Strawtown Elementary School
Should you attend Upper Nyack School or Strawtown 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
Upper Nyack School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Strawtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Upper Nyack 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 55-59% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Strawtown Elementary 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
394 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
42
Grade 1 Students
62
51
Grade 2 Students
73
48
Grade 3 Students
58
49
Grade 4 Students
71
56
Grade 5 Students
66
61
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
11%
1%
% White
51%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
