Guilderland Elementary School vs. Westmere Elementary School
Should you attend Guilderland Elementary School or Westmere 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
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guilderland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westmere 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
470 students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1376 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1790 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
88
Grade 1 Students
75
72
Grade 2 Students
73
97
Grade 3 Students
67
84
Grade 4 Students
84
93
Grade 5 Students
85
94
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
16%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
54%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%