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#717 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 15% in state

William Rall School

Elementary School · LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

761 N WELLWOOD AVE, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Enrollment

523

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#717 of 4,742

In Lindenhurst

#2 of 8

public schools

In district

#2 of 8

LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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William Rall School

8.0/10

Elementary School in Lindenhurst · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About William Rall School

William Rall School is a public elementary school in Lindenhurst, NY, part of LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. William Rall School serves approximately 523 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. William Rall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for William Rall School show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.0
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

31% of students at William Rall School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,636
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

William Rall School — Students at William Rall School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

53.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 62.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 58.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
95%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
64.3%
2022
Math
61.8%
ELA
56%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.

How William Rall School Compares

See how William Rall School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
85th percentile in NY
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
53%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

Location

761 N WELLWOOD AVE, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William Rall School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DANIEL STREET SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is SANTAPOGUE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby West Babylon), with a comparable rating. Additionally, DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Copiague), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lindenhurst, see our Lindenhurst schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Copiague 1.2 mi 8.0
ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.3 mi 6.1
COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Copiague 1.4 mi 4.7
DANIEL STREET SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.2 mi 7.7
SANTAPOGUE SCHOOL West Babylon 1.4 mi 7.4
NORTHEAST SCHOOL Amityville 1.4 mi 6.2
LINDENHURST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.4 mi 8.4
TOOKER AVENUE SCHOOL West Babylon 1.4 mi 6.5
BETHESDA SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Amityville 1.4 mi 5.8
WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.9 mi 6.5
SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL Copiague 1.9 mi 3.0
GREAT NECK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 2.0 mi 4.2
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL West Babylon 1.6 mi 6.4
ALLEGHANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.8 mi 6.5
LINDENHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.9 mi 6.9
EDMUND W MILES MIDDLE SCHOOL Amityville 1.9 mi 4.7
DEAUVILLE GARDENS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 2.5 mi 5.8
DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 2.5 mi 7.2
WEST BABYLON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL West Babylon 2.0 mi 6.1
ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL Amityville 2.4 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11757 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,081

Median Home Value

$479,500

Median Rent

$2,091/mo

Population

44,571

College Educated

30.3%

Homeownership

84.3%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Rall School

What grades does William Rall School serve?

William Rall School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend William Rall School?

William Rall School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Rall School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Rall School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Rall School rank in NY?

William Rall School ranks #717 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William Rall School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Rall 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 Rall School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Rall School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William Rall School a charter school?

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

Is William Rall School a Title I school?

No, William Rall School is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.2% of students at William Rall 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Free/Reduced Lunch
53.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

District

LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
5,642
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,636
District Rank
#2 of 8

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