Excellent
#144 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Elementary School · Malverne Union Free School District · Malverne, NY
A Malverne Union Free School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 LINDNER PL, Malverne, NY 11565
- Math 98% proficient (2009)
- Reading 72% proficient (2009)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maurice W Downing Primary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maurice W Downing Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$145,290
Median home value
$628,500
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Willow Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Cornwell Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–3 | 0.7 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Malverne Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $33,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maurice W Downing Primary School is listed in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maurice W Downing Primary School
Maurice W Downing Primary School is a public elementary school in Malverne, NY, part of Malverne Union Free School District, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maurice W Downing Primary School
What grades does Maurice W Downing Primary School serve?
Maurice W Downing Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice W Downing Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice W Downing Primary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maurice W Downing Primary School rank in NY?
Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks #144 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Maurice W Downing Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maurice W Downing Primary School has 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Maurice W Downing Primary School a charter school?
No, Maurice W Downing Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maurice W Downing Primary School a Title I school?
No, Maurice W Downing Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maurice W Downing Primary School?
14.2% of students at Maurice W Downing 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (516) 887-6469
- Area population (ZIP 11565)
- 8,908
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 11565; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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