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Island Trees Middle School vs. Rushmore Avenue School

Should you attend Island Trees Middle School or Rushmore Avenue School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Island Trees Middle School
45 Wantagh Ave S
Levittown, NY 11756
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rushmore Avenue School
251 Rushmore Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Island Trees Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Rushmore Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades 5-8, Island Trees Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 404 students in grades 3-6, Rushmore Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
3-6
Total Students
694 students
404 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Island Trees Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rushmore Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Island Trees Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rushmore Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Island Trees Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rushmore Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Island Trees Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Island Trees Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rushmore Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carle Place Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#803 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#704 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Island Trees Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rushmore Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in NY)
79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Trees Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushmore Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Trees Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushmore Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Trees Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rushmore Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Island Trees Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rushmore Avenue School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
90
Grade 4 Students
-
110
Grade 5 Students
178
100
Grade 6 Students
160
93
Grade 7 Students
177
-
Grade 8 Students
179
-
Ungraded Students
-
11

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rushmore Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carle Place Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rushmore Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carle Place Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rushmore Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carle Place Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rushmore Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carle Place Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Island Trees Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Island Trees Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rushmore Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carle Place Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Island Trees Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rushmore Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Island Trees Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rushmore Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Island Trees Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Island Trees Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rushmore Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carle Place Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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