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#39 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 1% in state

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School

Elementary School · Jericho Union Free School District · Jericho, NY

A Jericho Union Free School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

137 LEAHY ST, Jericho, NY 11753

  • Math 91% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+37.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$38,152
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency91%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2022
Math
91%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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

8.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$185,000

Median home value

$950,100

Median rent

$2,628/mo

College educated

73.8%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cantiague Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.7 mi423Compare →
George a Jackson SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.9 mi457Compare →
Burns Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.2 mi308Compare →
Robbins Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.5 mi469Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jericho Union Free School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$38,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is listed in JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jericho, NY, part of Jericho Union Free School District, serving approximately 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School

What grades does Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School serve?

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School rank in NY?

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School ranks #39 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School?

8.4% of students at Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 11753)
12,729
Area average commute
41.4 min
Area median age
43.7
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 11753; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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