Very Good
#1312 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Presidential Park Elementary School
Elementary School · MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
48 ROOSEVELT AVE, Middletown, NY 10940
Enrollment
1,204
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
1,204
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,312 of 4,742
In Middletown
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Presidential Park Elementary School
Presidential Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middletown, NY, part of MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Presidential Park Elementary School serves approximately 1,204 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Presidential Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Presidential Park Elementary School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Presidential Park Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Presidential Park Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
42% of students at Presidential Park Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Presidential Park Elementary School — Students at Presidential Park Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Presidential Park Elementary School Compares
See how Presidential Park Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
48 ROOSEVELT AVE, Middletown, NY 10940
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Presidential Park Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SCOTCHTOWN AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Goshen), with a very similar rating. Another option is OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MAPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Middletown, see our Middletown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-SDA Middletown | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| NORTHERN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Middletown | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| THE ARC GREATER HUDSON VALLEY NY Middletown | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| MIDDLETOWN TWIN TOWERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Middletown | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| MONHAGEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Middletown | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL Middletown | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL Middletown | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| MAPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Middletown | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| WILLIAM A CARTER SCHOOL Middletown | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Circleville | 4.7 mi | 4.4 |
| PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Circleville | 4.7 mi | 3.5 |
| CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Circleville | 4.8 mi | 5.9 |
| GOSHEN SECURE CENTER Goshen | 6.7 mi | — |
| ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES Goshen | 6.3 mi | 5.7 |
| SCOTCHTOWN AVENUE SCHOOL Goshen | 6.0 mi | 7.5 |
| C J HOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Goshen | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
| GOSHEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Goshen | 6.0 mi | 8.4 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Goshen | 6.2 mi | 6.0 |
| OTISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Otisville | 5.8 mi | 4.4 |
| GOSHEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Goshen | 6.2 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,198
Median Home Value
$301,400
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
Population
53,099
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
63.6%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
38.1
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| FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL Floral Park, NY | 7.4 |
| PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH Jamaica, NY | 7.4 |
| PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI Brooklyn, NY | 7.4 |
| PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 7.5 |
| PS 120 Flushing, NY | 7.5 |
| PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN New York, NY | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Presidential Park Elementary School
What grades does Presidential Park Elementary School serve?
Presidential Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Presidential Park Elementary School?
Presidential Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidential Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presidential Park 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 Presidential Park Elementary School rank in NY?
Presidential Park Elementary School ranks #1,312 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Presidential Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Presidential Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Presidential Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Presidential Park Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Presidential Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Presidential Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Presidential Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Presidential Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Presidential Park Elementary School?
73.9% of students at Presidential Park 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (845) 326-1855
Resources & Links
District
MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 7,449
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,891
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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