Excellent
#336 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 7% in state
West End School
Elementary School · Lynbrook Union Free School District · Lynbrook, NY
A Lynbrook Union Free School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 CLARK AVE, Lynbrook, NY 11563
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West End School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West End 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$138,006
Median home value
$595,500
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11563; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheder Chabad Girls of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Davison Avenue Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | 0.6 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| William L Buck SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 358 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lynbrook Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $32,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West End School is listed in LYNBROOK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West End School
West End School is a public elementary school in Lynbrook, NY, part of Lynbrook Union Free School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West End School
What grades does West End School serve?
West End School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend West End School?
West End School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West End School rank in NY?
West End School ranks #336 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West End School's MySchoolScout rating?
West End School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 West End School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West End School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West End School a charter school?
No, West End School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West End School a Title I school?
No, West End School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West End School?
15.0% of students at West End 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (516) 887-0288
- Area population (ZIP 11563)
- 22,558
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 11563; 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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