Excellent
#45 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Stratford Road School
Elementary School · Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District · Plainview, NY
A Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 BEDFORD RD, Plainview, NY 11803
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratford Road School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stratford Road School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$184,410
Median home value
$732,000
Median rent
$3,026/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Woodland Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Pasadena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau-plainview CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $31,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratford Road School is listed in PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratford Road School
Stratford Road School is a public elementary school in Plainview, NY, part of Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Stratford Road School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratford Road School
What grades does Stratford Road School serve?
Stratford Road School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Stratford Road School?
Stratford Road School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Road School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratford Road School rank in NY?
Stratford Road School ranks #45 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Stratford Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratford Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Stratford Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratford Road School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stratford Road School a charter school?
No, Stratford Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratford Road School a Title I school?
No, Stratford Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratford Road School?
17.4% of students at Stratford Road 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (516) 434-3387
- Area population (ZIP 11803)
- 30,219
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 11803; 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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