Serving 472 students in grades 5-8, Pierre Van Cortlandt School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Pierre Van Cortlandt 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 Pierre Van Cortlandt School is 0.47, 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pierre Van Cortlandt School?
472 students attend Pierre Van Cortlandt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pierre Van Cortlandt School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre Van Cortlandt School?
Pierre Van Cortlandt School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pierre Van Cortlandt School offer ?
Pierre Van Cortlandt School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierre Van Cortlandt School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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