Serving 647 students in grades 2-5, Park Avenue 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Avenue School's student population of 647 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue School is 0.56, 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
#3980 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue School's ranking?
Park Avenue School is ranked #3980 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Park Avenue School often compared to?
Park Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Northeast School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
647 students attend Park Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Park Avenue School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Avenue School offer ?
Park Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue School part of?
Park Avenue School is part of Amityville Union Free School District.
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