Very Good
#934 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Wading River School
Elementary School · Shoreham-wading River Central School District · Wading River, NY
An elementary school in Wading River, NY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 WADNG RVR MNR RD, Wading River, NY 11792
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wading River School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
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Where Wading River School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$147,100
Median home value
$557,700
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
98.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Flower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 4.0 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Joseph a Edgar Imtermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–5 | 4.7 mi | 569 | 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.
Shoreham-wading River Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $35,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wading River School is listed in SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wading River School
Wading River School is a public elementary school in Wading River, NY, part of Shoreham-wading River Central School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Wading River School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wading River School
What grades does Wading River School serve?
Wading River School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Wading River School?
Wading River School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wading River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wading River School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wading River School rank in NY?
Wading River School ranks #934 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wading River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wading River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Wading River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wading River School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wading River School a charter school?
No, Wading River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wading River School a Title I school?
No, Wading River School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 821-8253
- Area population (ZIP 11792)
- 8,562
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 11792; 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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