The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
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Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)3%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)7%
23%
Black
(11-12)n/a
18%
White
(11-12)88%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
3%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Paul E Kirdahy Elementary School?
307 students attend Paul E Kirdahy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Paul E Kirdahy Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Paul E Kirdahy Elementary School part of?
Paul E Kirdahy Elementary School is part of West Islip Union Free School District.
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