South Salem Elementary School
South Salem Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Salem Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
South Salem Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Salem Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Salem Elementary School is 0.49, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1476 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 69% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Port Washington Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Salem Elementary School is Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Washington Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,231 student10
0.6 miles
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505 0.6 6-8 1,231 - Port Washington Paul D Schreiber Senior High School Math: 98% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,608 student10
0.9 miles
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805 0.9 9-12 1,608 - Manhasset Munsey Park Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 882 students10
1.7 miles
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400 1.7 K-6 882 - Glen Head Glenwood Landing Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 442 students10
2.1 miles
60 Cody Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7601 2.1 K-5 442 - Manhasset Manhasset Middle School Math: 85% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 515 students10
2.2 miles
200 Memorial Pl
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7500 2.2 7-8 515
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