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Fairmont Neighborhood School vs. Samara Community School

Should you attend Fairmont Neighborhood School or Samara Community 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
Fairmont Neighborhood School
1550 Vyse Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Samara Community School
1570 Boone Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Fairmont Neighborhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Samara Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmont Neighborhood School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samara Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
244 students
297 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairmont Neighborhood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samara Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairmont Neighborhood School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samara Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairmont Neighborhood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samara Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Neighborhood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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

#3988 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3053 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairmont Neighborhood 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 Samara Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmont Neighborhood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmont Neighborhood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairmont Neighborhood School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Samara Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
28
Kindergarten Students
39
54
Grade 1 Students
24
69
Grade 2 Students
33
42
Grade 3 Students
36
36
Grade 4 Students
42
34
Grade 5 Students
34
34
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samara Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #12 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairmont Neighborhood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
37%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairmont Neighborhood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairmont Neighborhood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #12 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samara Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #12 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairmont Neighborhood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
91%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairmont Neighborhood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairmont Neighborhood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Samara Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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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