Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smallwood Drive 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Smallwood Drive 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 Smallwood Drive School is 0.38, 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.
Smallwood Drive School is ranked #894 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Smallwood Drive School often compared to?
Smallwood Drive Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere Blvd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Smallwood Drive School?
679 students attend Smallwood Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smallwood Drive School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smallwood Drive School?
Smallwood Drive School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smallwood Drive School offer ?
Smallwood Drive School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smallwood Drive School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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