Very Good
#1530 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
School 3
Elementary School · Oceanside Union Free School District · Oceanside, NY
An Oceanside Union Free School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2852 FORTESQUE AVE, Oceanside, NY 11572
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 3 score 69% 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 15 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
15.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School 3 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$144,419
Median home value
$627,300
Median rent
$2,118/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 5Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Steele Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| School 4Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–6 | 1.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| School 2Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–6 | 1.1 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oceanside Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
School 3 is listed in OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 3
School 3 is a public elementary school in Oceanside, NY, part of Oceanside Union Free School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 3
What grades does School 3 serve?
School 3 serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend School 3?
School 3 has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 3?
The student-teacher ratio at School 3 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 3 rank in NY?
School 3 ranks #1,530 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 3's MySchoolScout rating?
School 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 3 has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 3 a charter school?
No, School 3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 3 a Title I school?
No, School 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 3?
15.5% of students at School 3 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (516) 678-7564
- Area population (ZIP 11572)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 11572; 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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