Wilson School vs. William S Covert School
Should you attend Wilson School or William S Covert 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
Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
William S Covert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William S Covert 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
412 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#663 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
40
Grade 1 Students
62
47
Grade 2 Students
67
45
Grade 3 Students
71
45
Grade 4 Students
66
46
Grade 5 Students
82
50
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
24%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
