Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marguerite L Mulvey 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marguerite L Mulvey School's student population of 516 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marguerite L Mulvey School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marguerite L Mulvey School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3458 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
83%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marguerite L Mulvey School's ranking?
Marguerite L Mulvey School is ranked #3458 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Marguerite L Mulvey School?
516 students attend Marguerite L Mulvey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Marguerite L Mulvey School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerite L Mulvey School?
Marguerite L Mulvey School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marguerite L Mulvey School offer ?
Marguerite L Mulvey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marguerite L Mulvey School part of?
Marguerite L Mulvey School is part of Central Islip Union Free School District.
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