Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Patent Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
West Patent Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Patent Elementary School is 0.62, 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?
65-69% 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 West Patent Elementary School?
249 students attend West Patent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Patent Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Patent Elementary School?
West Patent Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Patent Elementary School offer ?
West Patent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Patent Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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