Liberty Elementary School vs. Valley Cottage School
Should you attend Liberty Elementary School or Valley Cottage 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
Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Valley Cottage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Liberty 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Cottage 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 70-74% (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 11:1 is equal to 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
K-5
K-5
Total Students
427 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1822 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1005 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
60
Grade 1 Students
76
51
Grade 2 Students
80
59
Grade 3 Students
73
71
Grade 4 Students
77
67
Grade 5 Students
61
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
49%
31%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
27%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
