Norwood Avenue School
Tel:
(631) 474-8130
Norwood Avenue School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 60%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Norwood Avenue School's student population of 356 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Norwood Avenue School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 70-74% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 75-79% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 60% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norwood Avenue School is Ward Melville Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John F Kennedy Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arrowhead Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Setauket Ward Melville Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,759 student
0.3 miles
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900 0.3 9-12 1,759 - East Setauket Arrowhead Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 591 students
0.7 miles
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100 0.7 K-6 591 - Port Jefferson Station John F Kennedy Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 846 students
1.0 miles
200 Jayne Blvd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-8160 1.0 6-9 846 - Port Jefferson Station Terryville Road School Grades: 3-5 | 479 students
1.1 miles
401 Terryville Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 474-2834 1.1 3-5 479 - Port Jefferson Earl L Vandermeulen High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
1.5 miles
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421 1.5 9-12 383
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