Very Good
#1326 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
South Salem Elementary School
Elementary School · Port Washington Union Free School District · Port Washington, NY
A Port Washington Union Free School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 NEWBURY RD, Port Washington, NY 11050
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Salem Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Salem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,819
Median home value
$990,800
Median rent
$2,454/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Language InstitutePrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Munsey Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Landing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| John J Daly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 499 | 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.
Port Washington Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $30,985NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Salem Elementary School is listed in PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Salem Elementary School
South Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Washington, NY, part of Port Washington Union Free School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,326 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Salem Elementary School
What grades does South Salem Elementary School serve?
South Salem Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?
South Salem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Salem Elementary School rank in NY?
South Salem Elementary School ranks #1,326 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Salem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Salem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 South Salem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Salem Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Salem Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Salem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Salem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Salem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Salem Elementary School?
11.2% of students at South Salem 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (516) 767-5400
- Area population (ZIP 11050)
- 32,657
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 11050; 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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