Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fostertown 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Fostertown School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fostertown School is 0.57, 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fostertown School?
585 students attend Fostertown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fostertown School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fostertown School?
Fostertown School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fostertown School offer ?
Fostertown School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fostertown School part of?
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