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#223 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

Furnace Woods Elementary School

Elementary School · Hendrick Hudson Central School District · Cortlandt Manor, NY

A Hendrick Hudson Central School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

239 WATCH HILL RD, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

  • Math 73% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$36,242
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Furnace Woods Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Furnace Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$152,334

Median home value

$532,600

Median rent

$1,913/mo

College educated

51.4%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodside SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–22.1 mi508Compare →
Frank G Lindsey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–52.5 mi324Compare →
Hillcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.73–52.8 mi542Compare →
Oakside SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.41–32.9 mi521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hendrick Hudson Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$36,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Furnace Woods Elementary School is listed in HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Furnace Woods Elementary School

Furnace Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cortlandt Manor, NY, part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Furnace Woods Elementary School

What grades does Furnace Woods Elementary School serve?

Furnace Woods Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Furnace Woods Elementary School?

Furnace Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Furnace Woods Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Furnace Woods Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Furnace Woods Elementary School rank in NY?

Furnace Woods Elementary School ranks #223 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Furnace Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Furnace Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Furnace Woods Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Furnace Woods Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Furnace Woods Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Furnace Woods Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Furnace Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Furnace Woods Elementary School?

37.4% of students at Furnace Woods Elementary 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 10567)
20,260
Area average commute
41.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 10567; 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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