Needs Improvement
#4544 of 4,742 schools in NY
Southdown School
Elementary School · HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 1500, Huntington, NY 11743
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,544 of 4,742
In Huntington
#9 of 9
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Southdown School
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About Southdown School
Southdown School is a public elementary school in Huntington, NY, part of HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Southdown School serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Southdown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,544 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Southdown School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Southdown School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
45% of students at Southdown School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southdown School — Students at Southdown School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 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: 2.4/10.
How Southdown School Compares
See how Southdown School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1500, Huntington, NY 11743
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southdown School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST SIDE SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Syosset), which scores notably higher. Another option is LLOYD HARBOR SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Centerport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Huntington, see our Huntington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| ST PATRICK'S SCHOOL Huntington | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| LLOYD HARBOR SCHOOL Huntington | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| COLD SPRING HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL Cold Spring Harbor | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| WOODHULL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Huntington | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Huntington | 2.4 mi | 8.4 |
| J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| JEFFERSON SCHOOL Huntington | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL Huntington Station | 2.7 mi | 7.1 |
| FLOWER HILL SCHOOL Huntington | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| WEST SIDE SCHOOL Syosset | 3.2 mi | 9.3 |
| WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL Centerport | 2.8 mi | 7.9 |
| HENRY L STIMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington Station | 3.9 mi | 5.4 |
| OAKWOOD PRIMARY CENTER Huntington | 3.9 mi | 7.0 |
| OLDFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Greenlawn | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| WASHINGTON SCHOOL Huntington Station | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL Huntington Station | 4.4 mi | 9.0 |
| DAYTOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL Huntington Station | 4.3 mi | — |
| LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI Centerport | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| SILAS WOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER Huntington Station | 4.3 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$173,014
Median Home Value
$748,200
Median Rent
$2,397/mo
Population
42,423
College Educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.9%
Avg Commute
37.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
45.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARMOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 3.4 |
| CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL Binghamton, NY | 3.4 |
| CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY | 3.4 |
| EAST SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Syracuse, NY | 3.4 |
| FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 3.4 |
| GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gilbertsville, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southdown School
What grades does Southdown School serve?
Southdown School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Southdown School?
Southdown School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southdown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southdown 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 Southdown School rank in NY?
Southdown School ranks #4,544 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Southdown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southdown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Southdown School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southdown School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southdown School a charter school?
No, Southdown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southdown School a Title I school?
No, Southdown School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southdown School?
45.8% of students at Southdown 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 45.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (631) 673-2080
Resources & Links
District
HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,144
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,631
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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