Excellent
#69 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Center Street School
Elementary School · Herricks Union Free School District · Williston Park, NY
A Herricks Union Free School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 CENTER ST, Williston Park, NY 11596
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Street School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$162,026
Median home value
$801,500
Median rent
$2,102/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11596; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Schechter School of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Denton Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Jackson Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 2–4 | 1.0 mi | 415 | 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.
Herricks Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Street School is listed in HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Street School
Center Street School is a public elementary school in Williston Park, NY, part of Herricks Union Free School District, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Street School
What grades does Center Street School serve?
Center Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Center Street School?
Center Street School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Street School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Street School rank in NY?
Center Street School ranks #69 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Center Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Center Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Street School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center Street School a charter school?
No, Center Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Street School a Title I school?
No, Center Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Street School?
23.4% of students at Center 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (516) 305-8300
- Area population (ZIP 11596)
- 10,378
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- 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 11596; 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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