School 29 vs. Montessori School 27
Should you attend School 29 or Montessori School 27? 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
School 29 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Montessori School 27 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 29 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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montessori School 27 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
580 students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1541 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
48
Kindergarten Students
68
70
Grade 1 Students
53
45
Grade 2 Students
63
33
Grade 3 Students
47
41
Grade 4 Students
56
36
Grade 5 Students
54
31
Grade 6 Students
64
25
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
54
-
Ungraded Students
43
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
61%
68%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
11%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%