Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Neil Armstrong School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Neil Armstrong School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Neil Armstrong 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 Neil Armstrong School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3550 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Neil Armstrong School is ranked #3550 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Neil Armstrong School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong School?
389 students attend Neil Armstrong School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Neil Armstrong School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong School?
Neil Armstrong School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong School offer ?
Neil Armstrong School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neil Armstrong School part of?
Neil Armstrong School is part of Gates Chili Central School District.
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