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#3158 of 4,742 schools in NY
Barton Elementary School
Elementary School · Patchogue-medford Union Free School District · Patchogue, NY
A Patchogue-medford Union Free School District elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
199 BARTON AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$105,246
Median home value
$450,600
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11772; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,892 | Compare → |
| Medford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Tremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Canaan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Patchogue-medford Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Elementary School is listed in PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Elementary School
Barton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patchogue, NY, part of Patchogue-medford Union Free School District, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,158 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Elementary School
What grades does Barton Elementary School serve?
Barton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Elementary School rank in NY?
Barton Elementary School ranks #3,158 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Barton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Barton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Barton Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (631) 687-6900
- Area population (ZIP 11772)
- 45,006
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 11772; 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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