Merrimac School vs. Edward J Bosti Elementary School
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School Overview
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Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
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Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merrimac 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward J Bosti 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 55-59% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
336 students
283 students
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% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
46% | 54%
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2096 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1328 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
62
49
Grade 1 Students
44
39
Grade 2 Students
35
53
Grade 3 Students
85
45
Grade 4 Students
50
52
Grade 5 Students
60
37
Ungraded Students
-
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
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% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
17%
15%
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% Black
5%
1%
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% White
69%
75%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.42
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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