Very Good
#1510 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
Alden Terrace School
Elementary School · Elmont Union Free School District · Valley Stream, NY
An Elmont Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1835 CENTRAL AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11580
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alden Terrace School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alden Terrace School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,385
Median home value
$602,500
Median rent
$1,852/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Dutch Broadway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Little Children Place 2 IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| PS 176 Cambria HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmont Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alden Terrace School is listed in ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alden Terrace School
Alden Terrace School is a public elementary school in Valley Stream, NY, part of Elmont Union Free School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alden Terrace School
What grades does Alden Terrace School serve?
Alden Terrace School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Alden Terrace School?
Alden Terrace School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Terrace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Terrace School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alden Terrace School rank in NY?
Alden Terrace School ranks #1,510 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Alden Terrace School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alden Terrace School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alden Terrace School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alden Terrace School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alden Terrace School a charter school?
No, Alden Terrace School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alden Terrace School a Title I school?
No, Alden Terrace School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alden Terrace School?
47.5% of students at Alden Terrace School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (516) 285-8310
- Area population (ZIP 11580)
- 42,644
- Area average commute
- 39.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11580; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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