Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Moon 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Truman Moon School?
282 students attend Truman Moon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Truman Moon School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Moon School?
Truman Moon School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Truman Moon School offer ?
Truman Moon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Truman Moon School part of?
Truman Moon School is part of Middletown City School District.
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