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Shelter Island School
School · Shelter Island Union Free School District · Shelter Island, NY
A school in Shelter Island, NY where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 N FERRY RD, Shelter Island, NY 11964
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shelter Island School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shelter Island School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$129,826
Median home value
$998,700
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shelter Island Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $65,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shelter Island School is listed in SHELTER ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shelter Island School
Shelter Island School is a public school in Shelter Island, NY, part of Shelter Island Union Free School District, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,266 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shelter Island School
What grades does Shelter Island School serve?
Shelter Island School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Shelter Island School?
Shelter Island School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelter Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelter Island School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shelter Island School rank in NY?
Shelter Island School ranks #3,266 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Shelter Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shelter Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Shelter Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelter Island School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shelter Island School a charter school?
No, Shelter Island School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shelter Island School a Title I school?
No, Shelter Island School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shelter Island School?
35.2% of students at Shelter Island 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (631) 749-0302
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 11964)
- 2,858
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 11964; 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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