Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Hunt 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 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Washington Hunt School?
223 students attend Washington Hunt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Washington Hunt School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Hunt School?
Washington Hunt School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Hunt School offer ?
Washington Hunt School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Hunt School part of?
Washington Hunt School is part of Lockport City School District.
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