May Moore Primary School

239 Central Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
May Moore Primary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Deer Park, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 1.2 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

May Moore Primary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
465 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of May Moore Primary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

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Asian
19%
10%

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Hispanic
34%
31%

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Black
18%
15%

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White
23%
39%

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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.77

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(22-23)
35.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are May Moore Primary School often compared to?
May Moore Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Quincy Adams Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend May Moore Primary School?
465 students attend May Moore Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of May Moore Primary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does May Moore Primary School offer ?
May Moore Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is May Moore Primary School part of?
May Moore Primary School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Deer Park, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 1.2 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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