Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southern Cayuga Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Southern Cayuga Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Cayuga Elementary School is 0.29, 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Southern Cayuga Elementary School?
361 students attend Southern Cayuga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Southern Cayuga Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Cayuga Elementary School?
Southern Cayuga Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southern Cayuga Elementary School offer ?
Southern Cayuga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Cayuga Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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