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#2248 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Oakside School
Elementary School · Peekskill City School District · Peekskill, NY
A Peekskill City School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 DECATUR AVE, Peekskill, NY 10566
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakside School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 25 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakside School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peekskill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,042
Median home value
$376,800
Median rent
$1,895/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Woodside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| St Columbanus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Buchanan-verplanck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–3 | 2.5 mi | 327 | 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.
Peekskill City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $28,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakside School is listed in PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakside School
Oakside School is a public elementary school in Peekskill, NY, part of Peekskill City School District, serving approximately 521 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,248 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakside School
What grades does Oakside School serve?
Oakside School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Oakside School?
Oakside School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakside School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakside School rank in NY?
Oakside School ranks #2,248 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Oakside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Oakside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakside School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakside School a charter school?
No, Oakside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakside School a Title I school?
No, Oakside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakside School?
42.6% of students at Oakside 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (914) 737-1591
- Area population (ZIP 10566)
- 25,484
- Area average commute
- 39.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 10566; 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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