Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maurice Sendak Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Maurice Sendak Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Sendak Community School is 0.58, 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Community School?
199 students attend Maurice Sendak Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maurice Sendak Community School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice Sendak Community School?
Maurice Sendak Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice Sendak Community School offer ?
Maurice Sendak Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice Sendak Community School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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