Excellent
#153 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 3% in state
Watson School
Elementary School · Rockville Centre Union Free School District · Rockville Centre, NY
A Rockville Centre Union Free School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
277 N CENTRE AVE, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watson School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Watson 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$147,784
Median home value
$786,600
Median rent
$1,804/mo
College educated
61.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Lee Young Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Hewitt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Davison Avenue Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockville Centre Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $36,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watson School is listed in ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watson School
Watson School is a public elementary school in Rockville Centre, NY, part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watson School
What grades does Watson School serve?
Watson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Watson School?
Watson School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watson School rank in NY?
Watson School ranks #153 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Watson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Watson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watson School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watson School a charter school?
No, Watson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watson School a Title I school?
No, Watson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watson School?
15.3% of students at Watson 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (516) 255-8904
- Area population (ZIP 11570)
- 28,162
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 11570; 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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