Strawtown Elementary School vs. Upper Nyack School
Should you attend Strawtown Elementary School or Upper Nyack 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
Strawtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Upper Nyack School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Strawtown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Upper Nyack School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 51% of the student body (majority 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
314 students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#794 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
61
Grade 1 Students
61
55
Grade 2 Students
44
70
Grade 3 Students
53
68
Grade 4 Students
54
78
Grade 5 Students
54
62
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
4%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%