School 4 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (20-21)
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for all... whatever it takes!
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
1%
Asian
(20-21)1%
10%
Hispanic
(20-21)50%
28%
Black
(20-21)3%
17%
White
(20-21)42%
41%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)3%
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 4?
236 students attend School 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of School 4 students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does School 4 offer ?
School 4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 4 part of?
School 4 is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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