Forts Ferry School vs. Boght Hills School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forts Ferry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Boght Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forts Ferry School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boght Hills 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 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
423 students
576 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#943 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
77
Grade 1 Students
66
94
Grade 2 Students
69
95
Grade 3 Students
71
102
Grade 4 Students
87
104
Grade 5 Students
65
104
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
23%
35%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
54%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%