Maud S Sherwood Elementary School

301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 2-5, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maud S Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Maud S Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Maud S Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1914 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
55%
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70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
58%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Maud S Sherwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maud S Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #1914 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
340 students attend Maud S Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Maud S Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maud S Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maud S Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is part of Islip Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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