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Archer Street School
Elementary School · FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
255 ARCHER ST, Freeport, NY 11520
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,489 of 4,742
In Freeport
#7 of 8
public schools
In district
#7 of 8
FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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About Archer Street School
Archer Street School is a public elementary school in Freeport, NY, part of FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Archer Street School serves approximately 449 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Archer Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,489 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Archer Street School show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Archer Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
38% of students at Archer Street School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Archer Street School — Students at Archer Street School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How Archer Street School Compares
See how Archer Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
255 ARCHER ST, Freeport, NY 11520
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Archer Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LEO F GIBLYN SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BIRCH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Merrick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Freeport, see our Freeport schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODWARD CHILDRENS CENTER Freeport | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| LEO F GIBLYN SCHOOL Freeport | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL Freeport | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| JOHN W DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL Freeport | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| NEW VISIONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Freeport | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL Freeport | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL Freeport | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL Freeport | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.7 mi | 9.1 |
| BALDWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| ROOSEVELT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ULYSSES BYAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| BIRCH SCHOOL Merrick | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| WASHINGTON ROSE SCHOOL Roosevelt | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Roosevelt | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11520 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,407
Median Home Value
$480,600
Median Rent
$1,984/mo
Population
44,873
College Educated
27.3%
Homeownership
71.2%
Avg Commute
33.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
38.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADOLPH SCHREIBER HEBREW ACADEMY New City, NY | 5.1 |
| ATTICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Attica, NY | 5.1 |
| BENTON HALL ACADEMY Little Falls, NY | 5.1 |
| CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport, NY | 5.1 |
| CHERRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 5.1 |
| DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dover Plains, NY | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Archer Street School
What grades does Archer Street School serve?
Archer Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Archer Street School?
Archer Street School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer Street School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archer Street School rank in NY?
Archer Street School ranks #3,489 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Archer Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archer Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Archer Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archer Street School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Archer Street School a charter school?
No, Archer Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archer Street School a Title I school?
No, Archer Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archer Street School?
66.6% of students at Archer Street 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (516) 867-5250
Resources & Links
District
FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,343
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,616
- District Rank
- #7 of 8
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