Drexel Avenue School vs. Bowling Green School
Should you attend Drexel Avenue School or Bowling Green 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
Drexel Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Bowling Green School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades 1-5, Drexel 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 898 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowling Green School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
522 students
898 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#874 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
134
Grade 1 Students
117
137
Grade 2 Students
95
145
Grade 3 Students
105
156
Grade 4 Students
115
161
Grade 5 Students
90
146
Ungraded Students
-
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
27%
% Hispanic
84%
31%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
4%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
