Serving 489 students in grades 1-6, School 3 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School 3's student population of 489 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 3 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 School 3 is 0.48, 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
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 School 3's ranking?
School 3 is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 3?
489 students attend School 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of School 3 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 3?
School 3 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 3 offer ?
School 3 offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 3 part of?
School 3 is part of Oceanside Union Free School District.
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