Southwest Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Brentwood Union Free School District
Southwest Elementary School is located in Bay Shore, NY and is one of 10 elementary schools in Brentwood Union Free School District. It is a public school that serves 1106 students in grades PK-5.
Southwest Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Southwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Southwest Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Southwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Bay Shore Christian School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Ascent School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Heritage Baptist Church 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Mdq Academy 1.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1106
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Southwest Elementary School had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
67%
White
16%
Black
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Brentwood Union Free School District District Spending
$17,995Per Pupil
The Brentwood Union Free School District spends $17,995 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 29% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Brentwood Union Free School District District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Southwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Brentwood Union Free School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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English Language Arts
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68%
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Science
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94%
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English Language Arts
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52%
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50%
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68%
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Math
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82%
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73%
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76%
Social Studies
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84%
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76%
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78%
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English Language Arts
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50%
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51%
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70%
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Math
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93%
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90%
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83%
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80%
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83%
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Science
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88%
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89%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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67%
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78%
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Math
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86%
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79%
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83%
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93%
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85%
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85%
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54%
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76%
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84%
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81%
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87%
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Science
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92%
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91%
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88%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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Math
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88%
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87%
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Social Studies
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91%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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English Language Arts
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37%
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42%
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57%
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Math
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58%
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64%
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Science
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94%
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89%
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English Language Arts
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37%
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Math
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Social Studies
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92%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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41%
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56%
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Math
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50%
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English Language Arts
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Math
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57%
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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