West Street Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend West Street Elementary School?
234 students attend West Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Street Elementary School?
West Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Street Elementary School offer ?
West Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Street Elementary School part of?
West Street Elementary School is part of Newburgh City School District.
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