Very Good
#1213 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Flower Hill School
Elementary School · HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 1500, Huntington, NY 11743
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,213 of 4,742
In Huntington
#4 of 9
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Flower Hill School
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About Flower Hill School
Flower Hill School is a public elementary school in Huntington, NY, part of HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Flower Hill School serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Flower Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Flower Hill School show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Flower Hill School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Flower Hill School — Students at Flower Hill School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.5/10.
How Flower Hill School Compares
See how Flower Hill School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1500, Huntington, NY 11743
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Flower Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Centerport), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Centerport), with a very similar rating. Additionally, THOMAS J LAHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Greenlawn), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Huntington, see our Huntington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL Centerport | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI Centerport | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| OLDFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Greenlawn | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WOODHULL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Huntington | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| WASHINGTON SCHOOL Huntington Station | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL Huntington Station | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL Greenlawn | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| ST PATRICK'S SCHOOL Huntington | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| SOUTHDOWN SCHOOL Huntington | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Huntington | 2.8 mi | 8.4 |
| THOMAS J LAHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenlawn | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| MAPLEWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Huntington Station | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| NORTHPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Northport | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| OCEAN AVENUE SCHOOL Northport | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| SILAS WOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER Huntington Station | 3.9 mi | 7.3 |
| JEFFERSON SCHOOL Huntington | 3.5 mi | 6.1 |
| PULASKI ROAD SCHOOL East Northport | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| DAYTOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL Huntington Station | 4.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$173,014
Median Home Value
$748,200
Median Rent
$2,397/mo
Population
42,423
College Educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.9%
Avg Commute
37.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
45.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bedford Hills, NY | 7.5 |
| CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cornwall On Hudson, NY | 7.5 |
| GRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Baldwin, NY | 7.5 |
| HALDANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cold Spring, NY | 7.5 |
| HARDING AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst, NY | 7.5 |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Derby, NY | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Flower Hill School
What grades does Flower Hill School serve?
Flower Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Flower Hill School?
Flower Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flower Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flower Hill 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 Flower Hill School rank in NY?
Flower Hill School ranks #1,213 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Flower Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flower Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Flower Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flower Hill School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Flower Hill School a charter school?
No, Flower Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flower Hill School a Title I school?
No, Flower Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flower Hill School?
46.1% of students at Flower Hill 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (631) 673-2050
Resources & Links
District
HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,144
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,631
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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