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#1700 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 36% in state

Nightengale Elementary School

Elementary School · Massena Central School District · Massena, NY

A Massena Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

84 NIGHTENGALE AVE, Massena, NY 13662

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$24,383
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Nightengale Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nightengale 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low33/100K

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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

$56,987

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$712/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Massena Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.14–120.2 mi797Compare →
Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–60.4 mi128Compare →
Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–61.6 mi418Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–61.7 mi416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Massena Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$24,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nightengale Elementary School

Nightengale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massena, NY, part of Massena Central School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nightengale Elementary School

What grades does Nightengale Elementary School serve?

Nightengale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Nightengale Elementary School?

Nightengale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nightengale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nightengale Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nightengale Elementary School rank in NY?

Nightengale Elementary School ranks #1,700 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Nightengale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nightengale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Nightengale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nightengale Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nightengale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Nightengale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nightengale Elementary School?

46.8% of students at Nightengale 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 – 6th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
St. Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 13662)
15,737
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
46
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 13662; 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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