Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dickinson Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
n/a
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Avenue Elementary School?
373 students attend Dickinson Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickinson Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson Avenue Elementary School part of?
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School is part of Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.
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