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#4512 of 4,742 schools in NY
Riley Avenue School
Elementary School · Riverhead Central School District · Calverton, NY
A Riverhead Central School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
374 RILEY AVE, Calverton, NY 11933
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Avenue School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$80,571
Median home value
$429,500
Median rent
$2,375/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11933; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Aquebogue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Riverhead Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley Avenue School is listed in RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley Avenue School
Riley Avenue School is a public elementary school in Calverton, NY, part of Riverhead Central School District, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,512 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley Avenue School
What grades does Riley Avenue School serve?
Riley Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Riley Avenue School?
Riley Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Avenue School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley Avenue School rank in NY?
Riley Avenue School ranks #4,512 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riley Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Riley Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley Avenue School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riley Avenue School a charter school?
No, Riley Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Riley Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley Avenue School?
32.5% of students at Riley Avenue 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (631) 369-6804
- Area population (ZIP 11933)
- 6,784
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 52.4
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 11933; 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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