Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pocantico Hills Central School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Pocantico Hills Central School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocantico Hills Central 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pocantico Hills Central School?
320 students attend Pocantico Hills Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pocantico Hills Central School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocantico Hills Central School?
Pocantico Hills Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pocantico Hills Central School offer ?
Pocantico Hills Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocantico Hills Central School part of?
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