Serving 534 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Drexel Avenue School 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 Drexel Avenue School is 0.27, 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Drexel Avenue School?
534 students attend Drexel Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Drexel Avenue School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drexel Avenue School?
Drexel Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Drexel Avenue School offer ?
Drexel Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Drexel Avenue School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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