Below Average
#4086 of 4,742 schools in NY
Miller Avenue School
Elementary School · Shoreham-wading River Central School District · Shoreham, NY
A Shoreham-wading River Central School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3 MILLER AVE, Shoreham, NY 11786
- Math 62% proficient (2013)
- Reading 37% proficient (2013)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miller Avenue School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2010, to 50% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$161,250
Median home value
$539,900
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank J Carasiti Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 2.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 703 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shoreham-wading River Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $35,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller Avenue School is listed in SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller Avenue School
Miller Avenue School is a public elementary school in Shoreham, NY, part of Shoreham-wading River Central School District, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,086 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller Avenue School
What grades does Miller Avenue School serve?
Miller Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Miller Avenue School?
Miller Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller Avenue School rank in NY?
Miller Avenue School ranks #4,086 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Miller Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller 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 Miller Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Avenue School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Miller Avenue School a charter school?
No, Miller Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Miller Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (631) 821-8232
- Area population (ZIP 11786)
- 6,348
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 11786; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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