Serving 205 students in grades 3, Tappan Zee 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)8%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
26%
Black
(15-16)1%
18%
White
(15-16)69%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Tappan Zee Elementary School?
205 students attend Tappan Zee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tappan Zee Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tappan Zee Elementary School?
Tappan Zee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tappan Zee Elementary School offer ?
Tappan Zee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3
What school district is Tappan Zee Elementary School part of?
Tappan Zee Elementary School is part of South Orangetown Central School District.
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