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#1977 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 42% in state
Old Mill Road School
Elementary School · North Merrick Union Free School District · Merrick, NY
A North Merrick Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1775 OLD MILL RD, Merrick, NY 11566
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Mill Road School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Mill Road School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$169,868
Median home value
$679,000
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11566; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive School of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Camp Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Harold D Fayette SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Park Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Merrick Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Mill Road School is listed in NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Mill Road School
Old Mill Road School is a public elementary school in Merrick, NY, part of North Merrick Union Free School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Mill Road School
What grades does Old Mill Road School serve?
Old Mill Road School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Old Mill Road School?
Old Mill Road School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Road School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Mill Road School rank in NY?
Old Mill Road School ranks #1,977 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Old Mill Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Mill Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Old Mill Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Mill Road School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Old Mill Road School a charter school?
No, Old Mill Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Mill Road School a Title I school?
No, Old Mill Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Mill Road School?
13.1% of students at Old Mill 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (516) 379-0945
- Area population (ZIP 11566)
- 35,172
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 11566; 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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