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Thomas a Edison School

Elementary School · Port Chester-rye Union Free School District · Port Chester, NY

A Port Chester-rye Union Free School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

132 RECTORY ST, Port Chester, NY 10573

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$28,971
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Thomas a Edison School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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

82.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas a Edison 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,612

Median home value

$649,900

Median rent

$1,940/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Lebanon SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.6 mi342Compare →
Park Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.8 mi450Compare →
John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1K–50.9 mi734Compare →
King Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–50.9 mi399Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Port Chester-rye Union Free School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$28,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas a Edison School is listed in PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas a Edison School

Thomas a Edison School is a public elementary school in Port Chester, NY, part of Port Chester-rye Union Free School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,687 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas a Edison School

What grades does Thomas a Edison School serve?

Thomas a Edison School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Thomas a Edison School?

Thomas a Edison School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas a Edison School rank in NY?

Thomas a Edison School ranks #2,687 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Thomas a Edison School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas a Edison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Thomas a Edison School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thomas a Edison School a charter school?

No, Thomas a Edison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas a Edison School a Title I school?

No, Thomas a Edison School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas a Edison School?

82.9% of students at Thomas a Edison 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
374
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
Area population (ZIP 10573)
40,982
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 10573; 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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