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#3056 of 4,742 schools in NY
Sound Beach School
Elementary School · MILLER PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
197 N COUNTRY RD, Miller Place, NY 11764
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
3rd – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,056 of 4,742
In Miller Place
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
MILLER PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Sound Beach School
Elementary School in Miller Place · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sound Beach School
Sound Beach School is a public elementary school in Miller Place, NY, part of MILLER PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sound Beach School serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sound Beach School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,056 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sound Beach School show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Sound Beach School — Students at Sound Beach School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 4.5/10.
How Sound Beach School Compares
See how Sound Beach School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
197 N COUNTRY RD, Miller Place, NY 11764
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sound Beach School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Rocky Point), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOUNT SINAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Mount Sinai), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Miller Place, see our Miller Place schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL Miller Place | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| NORTH COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL Miller Place | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL Miller Place | 1.8 mi | 8.6 |
| MOUNT SINAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Sinai | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| MOUNT SINAI MIDDLE SCHOOL Mount Sinai | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| ROBERT M GRABLE JR MOUNT SINAI HIGH SCHOOL Mount Sinai | 2.4 mi | 8.5 |
| ROCKY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL Rocky Point | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL Rocky Point | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rocky Point | 3.0 mi | 7.5 |
| JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Rocky Point | 3.2 mi | 5.1 |
| PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Jefferson | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| WEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL Middle Island | 4.7 mi | 5.3 |
| COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station | 4.3 mi | 8.3 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station | 4.3 mi | 4.9 |
| CLINTON AVENUE SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station | 4.6 mi | 4.4 |
| TERRYVILLE ROAD SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Coram | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| EARL L VANDERMEULEN HIGH SCHOOL Port Jefferson | 4.4 mi | 9.0 |
| PORT JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Jefferson | 4.4 mi | 8.2 |
| BOYLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station | 5.5 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11764 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$142,344
Median Home Value
$589,400
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
12,530
College Educated
47.5%
Homeownership
79.5%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
42.3
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| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmsford, NY | 5.6 |
| BEMUS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bemus Point, NY | 5.6 |
| BEREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Montgomery, NY | 5.6 |
| BNEI YAKOV YOSEF OF MONSEY Spring Valley, NY | 5.6 |
| C R WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Windsor, NY | 5.6 |
| CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt, NY | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sound Beach School
What grades does Sound Beach School serve?
Sound Beach School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Sound Beach School?
Sound Beach School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sound Beach School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sound Beach School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sound Beach School rank in NY?
Sound Beach School ranks #3,056 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sound Beach School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sound Beach School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sound Beach School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sound Beach School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sound Beach School a charter school?
No, Sound Beach School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sound Beach School a Title I school?
No, Sound Beach School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sound Beach School?
18.6% of students at Sound Beach 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (631) 474-2719
Resources & Links
District
MILLER PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,318
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,270
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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