Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pleasant Avenue 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Avenue School's student population of 359 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Pleasant Avenue School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Street 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 41% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Avenue School?
359 students attend Pleasant Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pleasant Avenue School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasant Avenue School offer ?
Pleasant Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Avenue School part of?
Pleasant Avenue School is part of Johnstown City School District.
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