Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Verne W Critz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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-3
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verne W Critz Elementary School serves the southwest part of Patchogue, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verne W Critz Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verne W Critz 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 Verne W Critz Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#3007 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
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
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verne W Critz Elementary School's ranking?
Verne W Critz Elementary School is ranked #3007 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Verne W Critz Elementary School often compared to?
Verne W Critz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Kreamer Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School?
269 students attend Verne W Critz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Verne W Critz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verne W Critz Elementary School?
Verne W Critz Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Verne W Critz Elementary School offer ?
Verne W Critz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Verne W Critz Elementary School part of?
Verne W Critz Elementary School is part of South Country Central School District.
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