Sargent School vs. South Avenue School
Should you attend Sargent 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
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South Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sargent 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 45-49% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
285 students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2277 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
20
Kindergarten Students
40
38
Grade 1 Students
42
45
Grade 2 Students
37
24
Grade 3 Students
44
42
Grade 4 Students
38
38
Grade 5 Students
56
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
27%
30%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
55%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%