Edward J Bosti Elementary School vs. Edith L Slocum Elementary School
Should you attend Edward J Bosti Elementary School or Edith L Slocum Elementary 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
Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward J Bosti Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edith L Slocum Elementary 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
281 students
252 students


% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%


Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2361 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-49%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥50%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
58
28
Grade 1 Students
42
51
Grade 2 Students
37
45
Grade 3 Students
44
47
Grade 4 Students
41
43
Grade 5 Students
49
38
Ungraded Students
10
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
4%
14%


% Hispanic
14%
27%


% Black
3%
5%


% White
74%
50%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.43
0.66


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

