Excellent
#745 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 16% in state
William L Buck School
Elementary School · Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District · Valley Stream, NY
A Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 HORTON AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11581
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William L Buck School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William L Buck School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$138,821
Median home value
$652,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11581; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Hewlett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 2–5 | 0.6 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Cheder Chabad Girls of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Our Kids Place Country DayPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 7 | 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.
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.
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $32,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William L Buck School is listed in VALLEY STREAM 24 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William L Buck School
William L Buck School is a public elementary school in Valley Stream, NY, part of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William L Buck School
What grades does William L Buck School serve?
William L Buck School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William L Buck School?
William L Buck School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Buck School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Buck School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William L Buck School rank in NY?
William L Buck School ranks #745 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William L Buck School's MySchoolScout rating?
William L Buck School 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 L Buck School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William L Buck School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William L Buck School a charter school?
No, William L Buck School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William L Buck School a Title I school?
No, William L Buck School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William L Buck School?
38.1% of students at William L Buck 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (516) 434-2841
- Area population (ZIP 11581)
- 22,652
- Area average commute
- 40.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 11581; 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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