Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dickinson Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2259 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2259 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Avenue Elementary School?
373 students attend Dickinson Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickinson Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickinson Avenue Elementary School part of?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School is part of Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.
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