Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sophie Finn 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Sophie Finn School?
254 students attend Sophie Finn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sophie Finn School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophie Finn School?
Sophie Finn School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sophie Finn School offer ?
Sophie Finn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sophie Finn School part of?
Sophie Finn School is part of Kingston City School District.
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