J V Forrestal Elementary School vs. South Avenue School
Should you attend J V Forrestal Elementary School or South Avenue 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
J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
South Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J V Forrestal 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Avenue 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
230 students
252 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2972 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
19
Kindergarten Students
34
45
Grade 1 Students
35
31
Grade 2 Students
35
42
Grade 3 Students
40
42
Grade 4 Students
37
37
Grade 5 Students
28
36
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
30%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
46%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
