Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
School District · Plainview, New York
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#3 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,591
+$3,811 vs New York median
District size
5,359 students
Much larger than New York median
About Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is a Plainview, New York school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $31,591 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pasadena Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 84.0% and ELA proficiency of 85.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with test data.
Schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Plainview
- Total Enrollment
- 5,359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 480
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
The average composite rating for Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District spends $31,591 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
Pasadena Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?
Across schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 85.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District has an average school rating of 8.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 85.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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