Serving 324 students in grades 3-8, Highland Falls Intermediate 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Highland Falls Intermediate 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 Highland Falls Intermediate School is 0.64, 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Highland Falls Intermediate School?
324 students attend Highland Falls Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland Falls Intermediate School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Falls Intermediate School?
Highland Falls Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Falls Intermediate School offer ?
Highland Falls Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Falls Intermediate School part of?
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