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#2845 of 4,742 schools in NY
Burr Intermediate School
Elementary School · Commack Union Free School District · Commack, NY
A Commack Union Free School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 150, Commack, NY 11725
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burr Intermediate School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burr Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$168,324
Median home value
$643,000
Median rent
$2,358/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11725; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–6 | 1.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Fifth Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Trinity Regional School-east Northport CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Sawmill Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 3–5 | 2.1 mi | 558 | 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.
Commack Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $33,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burr Intermediate School is listed in COMMACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burr Intermediate School
Burr Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Commack, NY, part of Commack Union Free School District, serving approximately 676 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,845 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burr Intermediate School
What grades does Burr Intermediate School serve?
Burr Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Burr Intermediate School?
Burr Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Intermediate School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burr Intermediate School rank in NY?
Burr Intermediate School ranks #2,845 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Burr Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burr Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Burr Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burr Intermediate School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burr Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Burr Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burr Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Burr Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burr Intermediate School?
10.7% of students at Burr Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (631) 858-3636
- Area population (ZIP 11725)
- 29,050
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 11725; 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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