Excellent
#727 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
Vernon School
Middle School · Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District · East Norwich, NY
An Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District middle school serving grades 3rd – 7th.
880 OYSTER BAY RD, East Norwich, NY 11732
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
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 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$120,707
Median home value
$753,400
Median rent
$2,782/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Portledge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| South Woods Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| PS 256Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 538 | 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.
Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $41,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernon School is listed in OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon School
Vernon School is a public middle school in East Norwich, NY, part of Oyster Bay-east Norwich Central School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades 3rd-7th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon School
What grades does Vernon School serve?
Vernon School serves students in grades 3rd through 7th.
How many students attend Vernon School?
Vernon School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon School rank in NY?
Vernon School ranks #727 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Vernon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Vernon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vernon School a charter school?
No, Vernon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon School a Title I school?
No, Vernon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon School?
20.8% of students at Vernon 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
- 3rd – 7th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (516) 624-6562
- Area population (ZIP 11732)
- 3,546
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 11732; 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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