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#4085 of 4,742 schools in NY

Lynwood Avenue School

Elementary School · Sachem Central School District · Farmingville, NY

A Sachem Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 LYNWOOD AVE, Farmingville, NY 11738

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$29,505
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Lynwood Avenue School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lynwood Avenue 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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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

$139,008

Median home value

$455,000

Median rent

$2,789/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waverly Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–51.0 mi470Compare →
Chippewa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–51.4 mi524Compare →
Eagle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–52.2 mi603Compare →
New Lane Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.41–52.3 mi783Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sachem Central School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#13 of 15
District spending per student
$29,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lynwood Avenue School is listed in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lynwood Avenue School

Lynwood Avenue School is a public elementary school in Farmingville, NY, part of Sachem Central School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,085 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lynwood Avenue School

What grades does Lynwood Avenue School serve?

Lynwood Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lynwood Avenue School?

Lynwood Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Avenue School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lynwood Avenue School rank in NY?

Lynwood Avenue School ranks #4,085 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Lynwood Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynwood Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Lynwood Avenue School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynwood Avenue School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lynwood Avenue School a charter school?

No, Lynwood Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lynwood Avenue School a Title I school?

No, Lynwood Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynwood Avenue School?

44.5% of students at Lynwood 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
568
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 11738)
20,246
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
35.1
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 11738; 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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