Center Street School

240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Street School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Center Street School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Center Street School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Street School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#479 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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90%
55%
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84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
70%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
24%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Center Street School's ranking?
Center Street School is ranked #479 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Center Street School often compared to?
Center Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searingtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Center Street School?
519 students attend Center Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Center Street School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Street School?
Center Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Street School offer ?
Center Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Street School part of?
Center Street School is part of Herricks Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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