Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shaw Avenue 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shaw Avenue School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaw Avenue 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 Shaw Avenue School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1759 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Shaw Avenue School's ranking?
Shaw Avenue School is ranked #1759 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Shaw Avenue School?
736 students attend Shaw Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Shaw Avenue School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaw Avenue School offer ?
Shaw Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Avenue School part of?
Shaw Avenue School is part of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District.
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