Very Good
#831 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Brookside School
Elementary School · Ossining Union Free School District · Ossining, NY
An Ossining Union Free School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
PINESBRIDGE RD, Ossining, NY 10562
- Math 75% proficient (2009)
- Reading 25% proficient (2009)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookside School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,069
Median home value
$486,700
Median rent
$2,118/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10562; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Westorchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Roaring Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 3.0 mi | 432 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ossining Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $29,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside School is listed in OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside School
Brookside School is a public elementary school in Ossining, NY, part of Ossining Union Free School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside School
What grades does Brookside School serve?
Brookside School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Brookside School?
Brookside School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside School rank in NY?
Brookside School ranks #831 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brookside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Brookside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside School has 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Brookside School a charter school?
No, Brookside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside School a Title I school?
No, Brookside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside School?
55.6% of students at Brookside 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (914) 762-5780
- Area population (ZIP 10562)
- 33,700
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 10562; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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