Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Branch Brook 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 was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Branch Brook Elementary School?
360 students attend Branch Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Branch Brook Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Branch Brook Elementary School?
Branch Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Branch Brook Elementary School offer ?
Branch Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Branch Brook Elementary School part of?
Branch Brook Elementary School is part of Smithtown Central School District.
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