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#3871 of 4,742 schools in NY

Marion G Vedder Elementary School

Elementary School · North Babylon Union Free School District · North Babylon, NY

A North Babylon Union Free School District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

794 DEER PARK AVE, North Babylon, NY 11703

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$27,617
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Marion G Vedder Elementary School score 28% 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 Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marion G Vedder 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$130,140

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$2,206/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William E Deluca JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.6 mi445Compare →
Babylon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–21.2 mi365Compare →
Manetuck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.2 mi520Compare →
Parliament Place SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.2 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Babylon Union Free School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$27,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marion G Vedder Elementary School is listed in NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marion G Vedder Elementary School

Marion G Vedder Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Babylon, NY, part of North Babylon Union Free School District, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,871 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marion G Vedder Elementary School

What grades does Marion G Vedder Elementary School serve?

Marion G Vedder Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Marion G Vedder Elementary School?

Marion G Vedder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion G Vedder Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion G Vedder Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion G Vedder Elementary School rank in NY?

Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks #3,871 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Marion G Vedder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion G Vedder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion G Vedder Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marion G Vedder Elementary School a charter school?

No, Marion G Vedder Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion G Vedder Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Marion G Vedder Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion G Vedder Elementary School?

44.3% of students at Marion G Vedder 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 11703)
17,205
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
43.2
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 11703; 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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