Branch Brook Elementary School (Closed 2018)

15 Ridgely Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 59% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(16-17)
65-69%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Branch Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Branch Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
80%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Branch Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Branch Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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