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Top 38% in state

William Sidney Mount Elementary School

Elementary School · THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PO BOX 9050, East Setauket, NY 11733

Enrollment

514

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,824 of 4,742

In East Setauket

#8 of 8

public schools

In district

#8 of 8

THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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William Sidney Mount Elementary School

6.9/10

Elementary School in East Setauket · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About William Sidney Mount Elementary School

William Sidney Mount Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Setauket, NY, part of THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. William Sidney Mount Elementary School serves approximately 514 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. William Sidney Mount Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for William Sidney Mount Elementary School show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • District avg 7.9
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$36,894
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

William Sidney Mount Elementary School — Students at William Sidney Mount Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

20%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 72.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 68.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 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
96%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
63.8%
ELA
67.4%
2022
Math
59.7%
ELA
58.3%

* 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: 5.7/10.

How William Sidney Mount Elementary School Compares

See how William Sidney Mount Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.9/10
62th percentile in NY
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
20%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

Location

PO BOX 9050, East Setauket, NY 11733

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William Sidney Mount Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NASSAKEAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MINNESAUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Saint James), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Setauket, see our East Setauket schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. James 1.3 mi 7.8
HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Saint James 1.1 mi 8.1
ROBERT CUSHMAN MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL East Setauket 1.2 mi 8.6
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint James 1.4 mi 7.4
THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL Stony Brook 2.0 mi 6.7
NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Stony Brook 2.0 mi
SS PHILIP & JAMES SCHOOL Saint James 1.8 mi 5.9
NASSAKEAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Setauket 2.0 mi 9.2
EUGENE AUER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Lake Grove 2.3 mi 5.2
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST Saint James 2.2 mi 8.6
MINNESAUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Setauket 2.6 mi 8.4
WENONAH SCHOOL Lake Grove 3.2 mi 6.3
NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint James 2.6 mi 7.2
PAUL J GELINAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL East Setauket 3.2 mi 8.9
OXHEAD ROAD SCHOOL Centereach 2.7 mi 3.7
DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Centereach 2.8 mi 5.2
CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL Centereach 2.9 mi 8.2
THE KNOX SCHOOL Saint James 2.9 mi 8.2
TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nesconset 3.7 mi 8.0
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 3.2 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11733 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$174,931

Median Home Value

$653,100

Median Rent

$2,386/mo

Population

17,403

College Educated

62.9%

Homeownership

84.8%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Sidney Mount Elementary School

What grades does William Sidney Mount Elementary School serve?

William Sidney Mount Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend William Sidney Mount Elementary School?

William Sidney Mount Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Sidney Mount Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Sidney Mount Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Sidney Mount Elementary School rank in NY?

William Sidney Mount Elementary School ranks #1,824 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William Sidney Mount Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Sidney Mount Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sidney Mount Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Sidney Mount Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William Sidney Mount Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is William Sidney Mount Elementary School a Title I school?

No, William Sidney Mount Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Sidney Mount Elementary School?

20.0% of students at William Sidney Mount Elementary 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
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

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