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#3054 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ann Macarthur Primary
Elementary School · Locust Valley Central School District · Locust Valley, NY
A Locust Valley Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 RYEFIELD RD, Locust Valley, NY 11560
- Math 77% proficient (2017)
- Reading 72% proficient (2017)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ann Macarthur Primary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 10 points since 2014, reaching 75% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ann Macarthur Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$159,545
Median home value
$937,500
Median rent
$2,467/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portledge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Gribbin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Bayville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Deasy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–2 | 2.4 mi | 399 | 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.
Locust Valley Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $45,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ann Macarthur Primary is listed in LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ann Macarthur Primary
Ann Macarthur Primary is a public elementary school in Locust Valley, NY, part of Locust Valley Central School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,054 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ann Macarthur Primary
What grades does Ann Macarthur Primary serve?
Ann Macarthur Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ann Macarthur Primary?
Ann Macarthur Primary has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Macarthur Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Macarthur Primary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ann Macarthur Primary rank in NY?
Ann Macarthur Primary ranks #3,054 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ann Macarthur Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ann Macarthur Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ann Macarthur Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ann Macarthur Primary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Ann Macarthur Primary a charter school?
No, Ann Macarthur Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ann Macarthur Primary a Title I school?
No, Ann Macarthur Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ann Macarthur Primary?
15.2% of students at Ann Macarthur Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (516) 277-5350
- Area population (ZIP 11560)
- 6,951
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 11560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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