Very Good
#1599 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
May Moore Primary School
Elementary School · DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
239 CENTRAL AVE, Deer Park, NY 11729
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,599 of 4,742
In Deer Park
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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May Moore Primary School
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About May Moore Primary School
May Moore Primary School is a public elementary school in Deer Park, NY, part of DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. May Moore Primary School serves approximately 480 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. May Moore Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,599 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at May Moore 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
41.7%
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 May Moore Primary School Compares
See how May Moore Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
239 CENTRAL AVE, Deer Park, NY 11729
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering May Moore Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JOHN F KENNEDY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Wyandanch), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Deer Park, see our Deer Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 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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| BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fishkill, NY | 7.1 |
| CLARENCE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clarence Center, NY | 7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about May Moore Primary School
What grades does May Moore Primary School serve?
May Moore Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Moore Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Moore Primary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does May Moore Primary School rank in NY?
May Moore Primary School ranks #1,599 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is May Moore Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
May Moore Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is May Moore Primary School a charter school?
No, May Moore Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is May Moore Primary School a Title I school?
No, May Moore Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for May Moore Primary School?
41.7% of students at May Moore 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (631) 274-4460
Resources & Links
District
DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,074
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,403
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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