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#2167 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 46% in state
West Gates Avenue School
Elementary School · Lindenhurst Union Free School District · Lindenhurst, NY
A Lindenhurst Union Free School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 W GATES AVE, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Gates Avenue School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
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 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Gates Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$128,081
Median home value
$479,500
Median rent
$2,091/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11757; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Alleghany Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Susan E Wiley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Great Neck Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 450 | 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.
Lindenhurst Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $30,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Gates Avenue School is listed in LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Gates Avenue School
West Gates Avenue School is a public elementary school in Lindenhurst, NY, part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,167 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Gates Avenue School
What grades does West Gates Avenue School serve?
West Gates Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Gates Avenue School?
West Gates Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gates Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gates Avenue School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Gates Avenue School rank in NY?
West Gates Avenue School ranks #2,167 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West Gates Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Gates Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Gates Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Gates Avenue School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Gates Avenue School a charter school?
No, West Gates Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Gates Avenue School a Title I school?
No, West Gates Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Gates Avenue School?
40.7% of students at West Gates Avenue 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (631) 867-3400
- Area population (ZIP 11757)
- 44,571
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 11757; 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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