Serving 692 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Saw Mill Road School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saw Mill Road School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saw Mill Road 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 Saw Mill Road School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saw Mill Road School's ranking?
Saw Mill Road School is ranked #1910 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saw Mill Road School often compared to?
Saw Mill Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Avenue School, Martin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Saw Mill Road School?
692 students attend Saw Mill Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Saw Mill Road School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saw Mill Road School?
Saw Mill Road School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saw Mill Road School offer ?
Saw Mill Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saw Mill Road School part of?
Saw Mill Road School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2018
This school is great. My free spirited spit fire comes home from school excited to share her newfound knowledge. Learning is not exactly her forte so that is no easy task!
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