May Moore Primary School

239 Central Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

May Moore Primary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of May Moore Primary School is 0.76, 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
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State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
25%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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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
4%
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 schools are May Moore Primary School often compared to?
May Moore Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Quincy Adams Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend May Moore Primary School?
470 students attend May Moore Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of May Moore Primary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does May Moore Primary School offer ?
May Moore Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is May Moore Primary School part of?
May Moore Primary School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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