Maurice W Downing Primary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of Maurice W Downing Primary School is 0.75, which is more 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School?
350 students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Maurice W Downing Primary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice W Downing Primary School offer ?
Maurice W Downing Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice W Downing Primary School part of?
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