Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Deforest A Hill Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79%
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Deforest A Hill Primary School is 0.06, 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Deforest A Hill Primary School?
183 students attend Deforest A Hill Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Deforest A Hill Primary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deforest A Hill Primary School?
Deforest A Hill Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deforest A Hill Primary School offer ?
Deforest A Hill Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deforest A Hill Primary School part of?
it is good but I have a question I just moved here a couple of months ago and I need to enroll my daughter into kindergarten and I don't know the enrollment date for the new year could someone help me with that thank you my email is christinaclark2009@gmail.com
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79%
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
