Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eugene Auer Memorial School ranks in the bottom 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 is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eugene Auer Memorial School serves the western part of its school district in Lake Grove, NY, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone are typically just a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eugene Auer Memorial School's student population of 308 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Eugene Auer Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene Auer Memorial School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2618 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Auer Memorial School's ranking?
Eugene Auer Memorial School is ranked #2618 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Eugene Auer Memorial School often compared to?
Eugene Auer Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nassakeag Elementary School, Cayuga School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Eugene Auer Memorial School?
308 students attend Eugene Auer Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Eugene Auer Memorial School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugene Auer Memorial School?
Eugene Auer Memorial School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eugene Auer Memorial School offer ?
Eugene Auer Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eugene Auer Memorial School part of?
Eugene Auer Memorial School is part of Middle Country Central School District.
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