D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Ralph R Smith School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16 SMITH CT, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 27% proficient · 12th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
358
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 13th percentile, math 12th percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−29 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−30 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%32%reading -28 pts, math -30 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -20 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16 SMITH CT
City Hyde Park
ZIP Code 12538
District 3615180
NCES School ID 361518001274
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12538

Understanding the community around Ralph R Smith School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,288
Per Capita Income $43,125
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $281,700
Median Rent $1,171
Owner-Occupied 67.1%
Renter-Occupied 32.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ralph R Smith School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.9%
Hispanic/Latino 22.6%
Black 12.3%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Asian 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 358
Teachers (FTE) 34.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ralph R Smith School?
Ralph R Smith School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ralph R Smith School?
Ralph R Smith School has 358 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Ralph R Smith School serve?
Ralph R Smith School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ralph R Smith School receive per student?
Ralph R Smith School receives $33,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ralph R Smith School in 12538 ▼
Avg Home Value
$423,962
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,167
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
32.9%

Other Schools in 12538

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026