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Andrew T Morrow School

Elementary School · Central Islip Union Free School District · Islandia, NY

A Central Islip Union Free School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

299 SYCAMORE AVE, Islandia, NY 11749

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$30,304
Chronic Absenteeism43.5%

Students at Andrew T Morrow School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Andrew T Morrow School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$112,435

Median home value

$451,700

Median rent

$1,781/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

96.3%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charles a Mulligan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–61.1 mi963Compare →
Bretton Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.6 mi513Compare →
Anthony Alfano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–61.7 mi497Compare →
Francis J O'neill SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–61.8 mi592Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Central Islip Union Free School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$30,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andrew T Morrow School is listed in CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andrew T Morrow School

Andrew T Morrow School is a public elementary school in Islandia, NY, part of Central Islip Union Free School District, serving approximately 794 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,521 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andrew T Morrow School

What grades does Andrew T Morrow School serve?

Andrew T Morrow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Andrew T Morrow School?

Andrew T Morrow School has an enrollment of approximately 794 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew T Morrow School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andrew T Morrow School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andrew T Morrow School rank in NY?

Andrew T Morrow School ranks #2,521 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Andrew T Morrow School's MySchoolScout rating?

Andrew T Morrow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Andrew T Morrow School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew T Morrow School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Andrew T Morrow School a charter school?

No, Andrew T Morrow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andrew T Morrow School a Title I school?

No, Andrew T Morrow School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew T Morrow School?

72.2% of students at Andrew T Morrow 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.5%
Phone
(631) 348-5037
Area population (ZIP 11749)
3,581
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
39.1

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 11749; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesMySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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