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#3159 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bay Elementary School
Elementary School · Patchogue-medford Union Free School District · Patchogue, NY
A Patchogue-medford Union Free School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
114 BAY AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Elementary School score 33% 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 21 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Medford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Eastern Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,892 | 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.
Patchogue-medford Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Bay Elementary School is listed in PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Elementary School
Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patchogue, NY, part of Patchogue-medford Union Free School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,159 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Elementary School
What grades does Bay Elementary School serve?
Bay Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bay Elementary School?
Bay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Elementary School rank in NY?
Bay Elementary School ranks #3,159 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay 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 Bay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Bay 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (631) 687-6950
- 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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