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Unqua Elementary School vs. Fairfield Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Unqua Elementary School
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Fairfield Elementary School
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Unqua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Unqua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
489 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Unqua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Unqua Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Unqua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Unqua Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1631 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1190 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Unqua Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Unqua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Unqua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Unqua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Unqua Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
67
Grade 1 Students
82
107
Grade 2 Students
72
80
Grade 3 Students
81
94
Grade 4 Students
86
80
Grade 5 Students
89
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Unqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Unqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
83%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Unqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Unqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Unqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Unqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Unqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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