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#1304 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

Floral Park-bellerose School

Elementary School · FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 LARCH AVE, Floral Park, NY 11001

Enrollment

879

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,304 of 4,742

In Floral Park

#5 of 8

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic performance

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Floral Park-bellerose School

7.4/10

Elementary School in Floral Park · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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6.1/10

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About Floral Park-bellerose School

Floral Park-bellerose School is a public elementary school in Floral Park, NY, part of FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Floral Park-bellerose School serves approximately 879 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Floral Park-bellerose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,304 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Floral Park-bellerose School show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.7
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,676
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Floral Park-bellerose School — Students at Floral Park-bellerose School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

13.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 73.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 68.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 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
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
75.8%
ELA
76.4%
2022
Math
68.8%
ELA
63.4%

* 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: 7.4/10.

How Floral Park-bellerose School Compares

See how Floral Park-bellerose School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.4/10
73th percentile in NY
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
14%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
57 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.0%

Location

2 LARCH AVE, Floral Park, NY 11001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Floral Park-bellerose School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 18 WINCHESTER (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Queens Village), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Elmont), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Floral Park, see our Floral Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
PS/IS 295 Queens Village 0.6 mi 6.8
PS 133 Bellerose 0.8 mi 6.1
FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Floral Park 0.8 mi 8.5
PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village 0.9 mi 5.4
PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village 1.0 mi 7.3
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL Floral Park 1.0 mi 8.0
PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park 1.1 mi 6.3
PS 993 Floral Park 1.1 mi 3.6
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Floral Park 1.0 mi 6.1
GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL Elmont 1.2 mi 7.2
PS 34 JOHN HARVARD Queens Village 1.1 mi 5.7
SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL Queens Village 1.1 mi 5.1
IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park 1.5 mi 7.0
MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village 1.4 mi 7.1
ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Elmont 1.6 mi 7.9
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village 1.4 mi 6.8
PS/IS 208 Bellerose 1.7 mi 6.1
DBA THE NURTURING CENTER AND ACADEMY Queens Village 1.5 mi 4.9
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose 1.7 mi 8.4
NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose 1.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$144,755

Median Home Value

$714,600

Median Rent

$2,196/mo

Population

25,714

College Educated

53.4%

Homeownership

85.6%

Avg Commute

37.7 min

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

43.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
COBBLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Penfield, NY 7.4
EGGERT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orchard Park, NY 7.4
MAPLE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Williamsville, NY 7.4
PORTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Portville, NY 7.4
PRESIDENTIAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Middletown, NY 7.4
PS 128 LORRAINE TUZZO-JUNIPER VALLEY Middle Village, NY 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Floral Park-bellerose School

What grades does Floral Park-bellerose School serve?

Floral Park-bellerose School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Floral Park-bellerose School?

Floral Park-bellerose School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Floral Park-bellerose School?

The student-teacher ratio at Floral Park-bellerose School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Floral Park-bellerose School rank in NY?

Floral Park-bellerose School ranks #1,304 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Floral Park-bellerose School's MySchoolScout rating?

Floral Park-bellerose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Floral Park-bellerose School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Floral Park-bellerose School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Floral Park-bellerose School a charter school?

No, Floral Park-bellerose School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Floral Park-bellerose School a Title I school?

No, Floral Park-bellerose School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Floral Park-bellerose School?

13.5% of students at Floral Park-bellerose 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
879
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%

District

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,571
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,676
District Rank
#2 of 2

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