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#2223 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Based on limited data
John Quincy Adams Primary School
Elementary School · DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
172 OLD COUNTRY RD, Deer Park, NY 11729
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,223 of 4,742
In Deer Park
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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John Quincy Adams Primary School
Elementary School in Deer Park · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John Quincy Adams Primary School
John Quincy Adams Primary School is a public elementary school in Deer Park, NY, part of DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. John Quincy Adams Primary School serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John Quincy Adams Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,223 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at John Quincy Adams Primary 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John Quincy Adams Primary School Compares
See how John Quincy Adams Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
172 OLD COUNTRY RD, Deer Park, NY 11729
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Quincy Adams Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Deer Park, see our Deer Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11729 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,350
Median Home Value
$496,100
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
Population
26,647
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
84.6%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
42.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Quincy Adams Primary School
What grades does John Quincy Adams Primary School serve?
John Quincy Adams Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John Quincy Adams Primary School?
John Quincy Adams Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Quincy Adams Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Quincy Adams Primary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Quincy Adams Primary School rank in NY?
John Quincy Adams Primary School ranks #2,223 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Quincy Adams Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Quincy Adams Primary 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.
Is John Quincy Adams Primary School a charter school?
No, John Quincy Adams Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Quincy Adams Primary School a Title I school?
No, John Quincy Adams Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Quincy Adams Primary School?
50.9% of students at John Quincy Adams Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (631) 274-4410
Resources & Links
District
DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,074
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,403
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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