Excellent
#720 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
William Floyd Learning Center
Elementary School · William Floyd Union Free School District · Shirley, NY
A William Floyd Union Free School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 LEXINGTON RD, Shirley, NY 11967
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Floyd Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Floyd Learning Center 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$106,810
Median home value
$386,300
Median rent
$2,157/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11967; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| John S Hobart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Tangier Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 764 | 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.
William Floyd Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Floyd Learning Center is listed in WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Floyd Learning Center
William Floyd Learning Center is a public elementary school in Shirley, NY, part of William Floyd Union Free School District, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Floyd Learning Center
What grades does William Floyd Learning Center serve?
William Floyd Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William Floyd Learning Center?
William Floyd Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Floyd Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at William Floyd Learning Center is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Floyd Learning Center rank in NY?
William Floyd Learning Center ranks #720 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William Floyd Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
William Floyd Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 William Floyd Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Floyd Learning Center has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is William Floyd Learning Center a charter school?
No, William Floyd Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Floyd Learning Center a Title I school?
No, William Floyd Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Floyd Learning Center?
78.9% of students at William Floyd Learning Center 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
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (631) 874-1607
- Area population (ZIP 11967)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 11967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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