Walt Disney School vs. Neil Armstrong School
Should you attend Walt Disney School or Neil Armstrong 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
Walt Disney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney 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 40-44% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
416 students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3454 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
63
Grade 1 Students
74
71
Grade 2 Students
74
64
Grade 3 Students
65
60
Grade 4 Students
63
73
Grade 5 Students
68
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
49%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%