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LONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY vs PS 256

PS 256 is significantly larger with 538 students, about 48.9× the size of LONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY (11).

Ratings Comparison

MetricLONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMYPS 256
Overall Rating— / 104.1 / 10
Academic Score8.9
Growth Score
Diversity Index
Free/Reduced Lunch89.6%
Environment Score1.7
State Rank#4,165 of 4,742
State Percentile12th

School Details

DetailLONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMYPS 256
TypeSchoolSchool
Grades1st – 12thPre-K – 12th
Enrollment11538
Student-Teacher Ratio0.8:14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89.6%
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)87.5%
DistrictNYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
CityMelvilleSyosset

Student Demographics

LONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY

White
45.5%
Black
18.2%
Two or More
18.2%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
9.1%

PS 256

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Neighborhood

MetricMelville (11747)Syosset (11791)
Median Household Income$154,914$204,357
Median Home Value$747,900$918,900
Median Rent$3,501$3,091
College Educated (Bachelor's+)62.4%70.6%
Poverty Rate4.5%3.5%
Avg Commute32 min40 min