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#2358 of 4,742 schools in NY

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Wenonah School

Elementary School · Sachem Central School District · Lake Grove, NY

A Sachem Central School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

251 HUDSON AVE, Lake Grove, NY 11755

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$29,505
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Wenonah School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wenonah 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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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

$120,306

Median home value

$558,900

Median rent

$2,197/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cayuga SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–50.9 mi505Compare →
Eugene Auer Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.21–51.1 mi307Compare →
Tackan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.2 mi474Compare →
Cleary School for the DeafPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.4 mi58Compare →

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.

Sachem Central School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#4 of 15
District spending per student
$29,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wenonah School is listed in SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wenonah School

Wenonah School is a public elementary school in Lake Grove, NY, part of Sachem Central School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,358 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wenonah School

What grades does Wenonah School serve?

Wenonah School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wenonah School?

Wenonah School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenonah School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wenonah School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wenonah School rank in NY?

Wenonah School ranks #2,358 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Wenonah School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wenonah School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wenonah School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wenonah School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wenonah School a charter school?

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

Is Wenonah School a Title I school?

No, Wenonah School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wenonah School?

26.4% of students at Wenonah 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
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 11755)
11,953
Area average commute
37.6 min
Area median age
43.1
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 11755; 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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