Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Floyd Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Floyd Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William Floyd Learning Center's student population of 68 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Floyd Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Floyd Learning Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4329 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Floyd Learning Center's ranking?
William Floyd Learning Center is ranked #4329 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William Floyd Learning Center?
68 students attend William Floyd Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of William Floyd Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Floyd Learning Center?
William Floyd Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Floyd Learning Center offer ?
William Floyd Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Floyd Learning Center part of?
William Floyd Learning Center is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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