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#295 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 6% in state

South Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Syosset Central School District · Syosset, NY

A Syosset Central School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

60 COLONY LN, Syosset, NY 11791

  • Math 89% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+35.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$35,609
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at South Grove Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency89%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 84% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
89%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Grove Elementary School 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$204,357

Median home value

$918,900

Median rent

$3,091/mo

College educated

70.6%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willits Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.6 mi301Compare →
Baylis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.8 mi422Compare →
Robbins Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.0 mi469Compare →
Woodland Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.1 mi325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Syosset Central School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$35,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Grove Elementary School is listed in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Grove Elementary School

South Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Syosset, NY, part of Syosset Central School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Grove Elementary School

What grades does South Grove Elementary School serve?

South Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?

South Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Grove Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Grove Elementary School rank in NY?

South Grove Elementary School ranks #295 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is South Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 South Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Grove Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Grove Elementary School a charter school?

No, South Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, South Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Grove Elementary School?

16.0% of students at South Grove 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 11791)
25,194
Area average commute
39.5 min
Area median age
43
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 11791; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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