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#3588 of 4,742 schools in NY
River Elementary School
Elementary School · Patchogue-medford Union Free School District · Patchogue, NY
A Patchogue-medford Union Free School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46 RIVER AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$105,246
Median home value
$450,600
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11772; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Blue Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Medford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 438 | 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.
Patchogue-medford Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Elementary School is listed in PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Elementary School
River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patchogue, NY, part of Patchogue-medford Union Free School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,588 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Elementary School
What grades does River Elementary School serve?
River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Elementary School rank in NY?
River Elementary School ranks #3,588 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River Elementary School a charter school?
No, River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Elementary School?
59.3% of students at River 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (631) 687-8350
- Area population (ZIP 11772)
- 45,006
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 11772; 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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