Walt Disney School vs. Neil Armstrong School
Should you attend Walt Disney School or Neil Armstrong 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
Walt Disney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
411 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3562 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3550 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
54
Grade 1 Students
65
66
Grade 2 Students
72
67
Grade 3 Students
71
62
Grade 4 Students
60
57
Grade 5 Students
67
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
19%
21%
% White
48%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
