Washington West Elementary School vs. Prospect Elementary School
Should you attend Washington West Elementary School or Prospect 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
Washington West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Washington West 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 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Prospect Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
304 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2030 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3259 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
53
Kindergarten Students
70
87
Grade 1 Students
79
101
Grade 2 Students
67
92
Grade 3 Students
56
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
29%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
82%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
21%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
