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#2266 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
Forest Avenue School
Elementary School · West Babylon Union Free School District · West Babylon, NY
A West Babylon Union Free School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 FOREST AVE, West Babylon, NY 11704
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Avenue School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$127,034
Median home value
$485,400
Median rent
$2,089/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooker Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Santapogue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Daniel Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 491 | 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.
West Babylon Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $34,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Avenue School is listed in WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Avenue School
Forest Avenue School is a public elementary school in West Babylon, NY, part of West Babylon Union Free School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,266 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Avenue School
What grades does Forest Avenue School serve?
Forest Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Avenue School rank in NY?
Forest Avenue School ranks #2,266 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Forest Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Forest Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Avenue School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Avenue School a charter school?
No, Forest Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Forest Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Avenue School?
49.5% of students at Forest Avenue 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (631) 376-7301
- Area population (ZIP 11704)
- 40,285
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 11704; 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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