Serving 861 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Moriches Elementary 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 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moriches Elementary School serves the northeast part of Moriches, NY, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moriches Elementary School's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
861 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moriches Elementary 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 Moriches Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moriches Elementary School's ranking?
Moriches Elementary School is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Moriches Elementary School?
861 students attend Moriches Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Moriches Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moriches Elementary School?
Moriches Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moriches Elementary School offer ?
Moriches Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moriches Elementary School part of?
Moriches Elementary School is part of William Floyd Union Free School District.
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