Marion G Vedder Elementary School

794 Deer Park Ave
North Babylon, NY 11703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks in the top 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 lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Marion G Vedder Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion G Vedder Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1923 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
55%
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60-64%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
33%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion G Vedder Elementary School's ranking?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School is ranked #1923 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Marion G Vedder Elementary School often compared to?
Marion G Vedder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Elementary School, William E Deluca Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
355 students attend Marion G Vedder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Marion G Vedder Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marion G Vedder Elementary School offer ?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion G Vedder Elementary School part of?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School is part of North Babylon Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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