Ralph R Smith School vs. Netherwood School
Should you attend Ralph R Smith School or Netherwood 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
Ralph R Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
Netherwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph R Smith 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Netherwood 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
332 students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3467 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2328 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
52
Grade 1 Students
57
46
Grade 2 Students
53
48
Grade 3 Students
52
48
Grade 4 Students
50
56
Grade 5 Students
75
40
Ungraded Students
-
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
50%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%