Southwestern Elementary School vs. Panama K-6 School
Should you attend Southwestern Elementary School or Panama K-6 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
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Top Rankings
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Panama K-6 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Panama K-6 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
588 students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2442 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1940 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
20
Kindergarten Students
89
24
Grade 1 Students
93
21
Grade 2 Students
87
28
Grade 3 Students
103
27
Grade 4 Students
78
34
Grade 5 Students
102
32
Grade 6 Students
-
27
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
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% White
85%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%