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#4352 of 4,742 schools in NY

Oak Street School

Elementary School · Plattsburgh City School District · Plattsburgh, NY

A Plattsburgh City School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

108 OAK ST, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-39 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$28,241
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Oak Street School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Street 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 69Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,413

Median home value

$182,100

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

54.2%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arthur P Momot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.4 mi363Compare →
Lakeshore Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–122.7 mi22Compare →
Clinton-essex-warren-washington BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–123.2 mi239Compare →
Cumberland Head Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–53.3 mi540Compare →

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.

Plattsburgh City School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$28,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Street School is listed in PLATTSBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Street School

Oak Street School is a public elementary school in Plattsburgh, NY, part of Plattsburgh City School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,352 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Street School

What grades does Oak Street School serve?

Oak Street School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Oak Street School?

Oak Street School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Street School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Street School rank in NY?

Oak Street School ranks #4,352 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Oak Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Oak Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Street School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oak Street School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Street School a Title I school?

No, Oak Street School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Street School?

52.7% of students at Oak Street 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 12901)
32,012
Area average commute
16.2 min
Area median age
37.2
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 12901; 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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