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School Notes Overview: |
At Blue Rock, we believe that students learn best through direct experience. We intentionally keep our classes small, giving the teachers the ability to work closely with our children in a hands-on approach and be conscious of their strengths and needs. We offer a challenging academic curriculum of math, science, history, English/literature, geography and Spanish, which is balanced and fully integrated with art, poetry, music and drama. Not only do we strive to educate their minds, but help our students grow socially and physically as well. Our goal is for our students become well-rounded and responsible human beings. ...read more
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Blue Rock School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Alternative School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Kindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1987 |
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County |
Rockland County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
82 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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NY )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
4% |
37% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 8 students | | Grade 1 - 21 students | | Grade 2 - 11 students | | Grade 3 - 11 students | | Grade 4 - 6 students | | Grade 5 - 11 students | | Grade 6 - 7 students | | Grade 7 - 2 students | | Grade 8 - 5 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
11 teachers |
| Average Class Size |
11 |
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School |
(
NY )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
1:16 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
163 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$16,200 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
40% |
| Headmaster |
Caty Laignel |
| Admissions
Director |
Beverly Stycos |
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- Small Classes
- Individualized Attention
- Challenging Curriculum
- Warm and Creative Atmosphere
- Experiencial Learning
- Profile last updated: 09/25/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
10994 ) |
| School
Zip (
10994 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
6,493 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
58% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
40 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
3.1 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$106,416 |
$44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
7.5 rooms |
4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
44 years old |
58 years old |
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View current housing listings in 10994 |
Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10994)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
91% / 9% |
41% / 59% |
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