Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcvey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 830 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Mcvey Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcvey Elementary School is 0.70, 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?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mcvey Elementary School?
830 students attend Mcvey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mcvey Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcvey Elementary School?
Mcvey Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mcvey Elementary School offer ?
Mcvey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcvey Elementary School part of?
this school is great I learned a lot more than at my old school and all the staff there are so kind and the classmates I have are so sweet best school ever!!!!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 830 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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