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#3151 of 4,742 schools in NY

North Coleman Road School

Elementary School · Middle Country Central School District · Centereach, NY

A Middle Country Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

197 N COLEMAN RD, Centereach, NY 11720

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$27,780
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at North Coleman Road School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Coleman Road School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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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

$128,015

Median home value

$471,600

Median rent

$2,377/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hawkins Path SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.01–50.7 mi383Compare →
Jericho Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–81.0 mi421Compare →
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–K1.2 mi538Compare →
Our Savior New American SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.3 mi95Compare →

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.

Middle Country Central School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$27,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Coleman Road School is listed in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Coleman Road School

North Coleman Road School is a public elementary school in Centereach, NY, part of Middle Country Central School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,151 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Coleman Road School

What grades does North Coleman Road School serve?

North Coleman Road School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Coleman Road School?

North Coleman Road School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Coleman Road School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Coleman Road School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Coleman Road School rank in NY?

North Coleman Road School ranks #3,151 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is North Coleman Road School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Coleman Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 North Coleman Road School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Coleman Road School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Coleman Road School a charter school?

No, North Coleman Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Coleman Road School a Title I school?

No, North Coleman Road School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Coleman Road School?

38.6% of students at North Coleman Road 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 – 5th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
Area population (ZIP 11720)
28,669
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
38.9
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 11720; 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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