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Michael a Maroun Elementary School

Elementary School · Phoenix Central School District · Phoenix, NY

A Phoenix Central School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11 ELM ST, Phoenix, NY 13135

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.8 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$25,816
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Michael a Maroun Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Michael a Maroun 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low232/100K

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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

$82,977

Median home value

$166,900

Median rent

$965/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willow Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–24.4 mi403Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Phoenix Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$25,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Michael a Maroun Elementary School is listed in PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Michael a Maroun Elementary School

Michael a Maroun Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, NY, part of Phoenix Central School District, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,456 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michael a Maroun Elementary School

What grades does Michael a Maroun Elementary School serve?

Michael a Maroun Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Michael a Maroun Elementary School?

Michael a Maroun Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael a Maroun Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Michael a Maroun Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Michael a Maroun Elementary School rank in NY?

Michael a Maroun Elementary School ranks #4,456 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Michael a Maroun Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Michael a Maroun Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Michael a Maroun Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael a Maroun Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Michael a Maroun Elementary School a charter school?

No, Michael a Maroun Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Michael a Maroun Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Michael a Maroun Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael a Maroun Elementary School?

55.6% of students at Michael a Maroun 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 – 4th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oswego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
Area population (ZIP 13135)
6,229
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.3
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 13135; 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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