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Commack Road Elementary School

Elementary School · ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

300 COMMACK RD, Islip, NY 11751

Enrollment

435

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

3.6

Grades

2nd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,450 of 4,742

In Islip

#5 of 5

public schools

In district

#5 of 5

ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Commack Road Elementary School

3.6/10

Elementary School in Islip · grades 2nd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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8.5/10

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About Commack Road Elementary School

Commack Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Islip, NY, part of ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Commack Road Elementary School serves approximately 435 students, and covers grades 2nd-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Commack Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,450 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Commack Road Elementary School show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.7 pts below district
  • This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 5.3
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-33.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.5 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-45.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$33,390
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Commack Road Elementary School — Students at Commack Road Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 38.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 41.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
91%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
23.3%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
19.8%
ELA
26.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.0/10.

How Commack Road Elementary School Compares

See how Commack Road Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.6/10
6th percentile in NY
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.4/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

300 COMMACK RD, Islip, NY 11751

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Commack Road Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARY G CLARKSON SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Bay Shore), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Bay Shore), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Islip, see our Islip schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
WING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Islip 0.6 mi 7.5
ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL Islip 0.9 mi 8.5
ISLIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Islip 1.1 mi 5.7
LORETTA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 1.1 mi 3.8
LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 1.2 mi 4.7
SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 1.5 mi 4.0
MAUD S SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Islip 1.8 mi 4.7
BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay Shore 1.5 mi 6.1
ST MARY SCHOOL East Islip 1.7 mi 5.6
BAY SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bay Shore 1.7 mi 5.9
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay Shore 2.0 mi 5.3
BAY SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bay Shore 2.0 mi 8.4
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Brentwood 2.1 mi 4.0
MARY G CLARKSON SCHOOL Bay Shore 1.9 mi 6.2
RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Islip Terrace 2.0 mi 5.0
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 2.6 mi 4.6
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Brentwood 2.7 mi 4.7
EAST ISLIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Islip Terrace 2.1 mi 6.7
EAST ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL Islip Terrace 2.1 mi 8.8
JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Islip 2.3 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11751 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$116,328

Median Home Value

$501,900

Median Rent

$2,238/mo

Population

13,152

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

83.4%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

46.6

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ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY 3.6
FABIUS-POMPEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fabius, NY 3.6
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HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Commack Road Elementary School

What grades does Commack Road Elementary School serve?

Commack Road Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Commack Road Elementary School?

Commack Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Commack Road Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Commack Road Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Commack Road Elementary School rank in NY?

Commack Road Elementary School ranks #4,450 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Commack Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Commack Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Commack Road Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Commack Road Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Commack Road Elementary School a charter school?

No, Commack Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Commack Road Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Commack Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%

District

ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
2,722
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,390
District Rank
#5 of 5

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