About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Newburgh City School District
Balmville School is located in Newburgh, NY and is one of 10 elementary schools in Newburgh City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 465 students in grades K-6.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Balmville School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Balmville School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Balmville School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Balmville School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Balmville School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Balmville School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Balmville School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Balmville School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| Fostertown Etc Magnet School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Bishop Dunn Memorial 1.8 miles | n/a | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 465
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Balmville School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
33%
White
32%
Black
29%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Newburgh City School District District Spending
$18,266Per Pupil
The Newburgh City School District spends $18,266 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newburgh City School District District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Balmville School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Newburgh City School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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