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#2962 of 4,742 schools in NY
Norwood Avenue School
Elementary School · Northport-east Northport Union Free School District · Northport, NY
A Northport-east Northport Union Free School District elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 NORWOOD RD, Northport, NY 11768
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwood Avenue School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norwood Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$163,435
Median home value
$779,700
Median rent
$2,222/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| School HousePrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–7 | 2.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Fort Salonga Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | 2.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Love of Learning MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 89 | 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.
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.
Northport-east Northport Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $36,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwood Avenue School is listed in NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwood Avenue School
Norwood Avenue School is a public elementary school in Northport, NY, part of Northport-east Northport Union Free School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,962 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood Avenue School
What grades does Norwood Avenue School serve?
Norwood Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue 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 Norwood Avenue School rank in NY?
Norwood Avenue School ranks #2,962 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Norwood Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Norwood Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Avenue School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norwood Avenue School a charter school?
No, Norwood Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwood Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Norwood Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norwood Avenue School?
16.7% of students at Norwood Avenue 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (631) 262-6830
- Area population (ZIP 11768)
- 21,908
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 · 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 11768; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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