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#2246 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 47% in state

Woodhull School

Elementary School · Fire Island Union Free School District · Ocean Beach, NY

A Fire Island Union Free School District elementary school where students score 44 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 428, Ocean Beach, NY 11770

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-43.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5:1
District spending per student$136,529
Chronic Absenteeism2.5%

Students at Woodhull School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 50 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Woodhull School 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$101,250

Median home value

$730,800

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fire Island Union Free School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$136,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodhull School is listed in FIRE ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodhull School

Woodhull School is a public elementary school in Ocean Beach, NY, part of Fire Island Union Free School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,246 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Woodhull School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Woodhull School is part of the Fire Island School District, which emphasizes a collaborative instructional approach to meet individual student needs 1. The district's mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment aimed at helping children achieve academic excellence through creative challenges within the unique island setting 1. The school prepares students to become dynamic citizens in an ever-changing society 1. Recent activities and events include a Tennis Club, Community Garden, Martial Arts Club, and a Winter Musical for the 2025-2026 school year 1. The school also hosts educational trips, such as a visit to a Suffolk County farm and a trip to NYC, alongside events like Dr. Seuss Week and a Fire Safety Assembly 1. In March 2026, the school was named the winner of the Long Island Water Challenge 1. Additionally, the school utilized an Augmented Reality Museum and held multicultural lunches 1. The district noted that New York State requires 180 instructional days per year and mentioned uncertainty regarding a waiver request submitted to the New York State Education Department 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.fi.k12.ny.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodhull School

What grades does Woodhull School serve?

Woodhull School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Woodhull School?

Woodhull School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodhull School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodhull School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodhull School rank in NY?

Woodhull School ranks #2,246 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Woodhull School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodhull School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Woodhull School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodhull School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodhull School a charter school?

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

Is Woodhull School a Title I school?

No, Woodhull School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.5%
Area population (ZIP 11770)
124
Area median age
48.5
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 11770; 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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