Pinewood Elementary School vs. Hillside School
Should you attend Pinewood Elementary School or Hillside School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades 3-5, Pinewood Elementary 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 is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks in the top 30% 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
604 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2748 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#881 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
53
Grade 1 Students
-
59
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
200
56
Grade 4 Students
190
74
Grade 5 Students
202
67
Ungraded Students
12
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
68%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
