Mizzentop Day School
School Notes Overview:
Mizzentop Day School is an independent, co-educational day school for students in Pre-K through Grade 8 dedicated to instilling values and a love for learning in a positive and caring learning experience. ...
School Overview:
Mizzentop Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1998 | ||
| County | Dutchess County, NY | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 162 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 36% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 44 students | |||
| Kind - 17 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 19 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Mr. Steven J. Cash | ||
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Carney O'Brien | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Janet S. Andrew | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Field Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Chess/Checkers | ||
| Concert Band | Fantasy Book Club | ||
| Gardening Club | Knitting | ||
| Newspaper | Peer Mentoring | ||
| Pep Squad | Reading Buddies | ||
| School Store & Snack Stand | Student Ambassadors | ||
| Student Council | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Our school is committed to providing a rigourous and innovative educational program, designed to inspire every child. The MDS curriculum is multi-sensory, project-based, and designed to enhance critical thinking skills. Each student's individual needs are valued and respected by a devoted and caring faculty. MDS provides a sound intellectual, emotional, and physical environment where morals and values are embedded in the curriculum in a practical and meaningful manner. Our school welcomes students and families of diverse backgrounds and encourages the participation of parents as partners in the educational process.
- Profile last updated: 01/17/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12564) | School Zip (12564) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,644 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,687 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (12564) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- New Fairfield Bright Beginning - 191 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
- St. James The Apostle School - 331 students - 9.2 mi. away - view location
- Creative Kids Childcare Center - 21 students - 9.6 mi. away - view location
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