Serving 412 students in grades 6-8, Creston Academy 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Creston Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creston Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Creston Academy?
412 students attend Creston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Creston Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston Academy?
Creston Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Creston Academy offer ?
Creston Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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