Very Good
#932 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Golden Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Florida Union Free School District · Florida, NY
A Florida Union Free School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO DRAWER 57, Florida, NY 10921
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Hill Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$107,500
Median home value
$375,200
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange-ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 981 | 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.
Florida Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Hill Elementary is listed in FLORIDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Hill Elementary
Golden Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Florida, NY, part of Florida Union Free School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Hill Elementary
What grades does Golden Hill Elementary serve?
Golden Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Hill Elementary?
Golden Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Hill Elementary rank in NY?
Golden Hill Elementary ranks #932 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Golden Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Golden Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Hill Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Golden Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Golden Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Golden Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Hill Elementary?
34.8% of students at Golden Hill Elementary 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
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (845) 651-3095
- Area population (ZIP 10921)
- 4,358
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 10921; 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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