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#195 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

Pasadena Elementary School

Elementary School · Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District · Plainview, NY

A Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3 RICHARD CT, Plainview, NY 11803

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$31,591
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Pasadena Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pasadena Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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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

$184,410

Median home value

$732,000

Median rent

$3,026/mo

College educated

66.4%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kramer Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.7 mi377Compare →
Stratford Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–40.8 mi596Compare →
Hebrew Academy of Nassau-plainview CampusPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–61.1 mi99Compare →
East Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–51.2 mi375Compare →

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.

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$31,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pasadena Elementary School is listed in PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pasadena Elementary School

Pasadena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainview, NY, part of Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Pasadena Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Pasadena Elementary School is part of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. The school hosts an annual event called Night at the Arts, where students showcase their artwork and videos for friends and family 1. The district, which includes Pasadena Elementary, was recognized as a Community of Excellence in Visual Arts by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) 1. This recognition was awarded in the program's inaugural year, with Plainview-Old Bethpage being one of only 26 districts honored for outstanding commitment to visual arts education 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pobschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pasadena Elementary School

What grades does Pasadena Elementary School serve?

Pasadena Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Pasadena Elementary School?

Pasadena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pasadena Elementary School rank in NY?

Pasadena Elementary School ranks #195 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Pasadena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pasadena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Pasadena Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasadena Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pasadena Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pasadena Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pasadena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pasadena Elementary School?

17.4% of students at Pasadena Elementary 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
443
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 11803)
30,219
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
45.8
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 11803; 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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