About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
River Elementary School is located in Patchogue, NY and is one of 7 elementary schools in Patchogue-medford Union Free School District. It is a public school that serves 355 students in grades K-5.
River 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 River Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, River Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about River Elementary School's students and teachers. more
River 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 River Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, River Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about River Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels Regional School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Emanuel Lutheran School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Bay Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Blue Point Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Medford Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 355
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, River Elementary School had 34% 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)
White
47%
Hispanic
42%
Black
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
1%
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District District Spending
$16,142Per Pupil
The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District spends $16,142 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, River Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Patchogue-Medford 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.
English Language Arts
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Math
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86%
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68%
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Science
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89%
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85%
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73%
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76%
Social Studies
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90%
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89%
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78%
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64%
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64%
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70%
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English Language Arts
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54%
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83%
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72%
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English Language Arts
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78%
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73%
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80%
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83%
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Social Studies
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84%
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92%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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59%
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65%
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76%
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83%
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78%
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Math
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89%
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82%
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90%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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54%
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52%
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55%
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Math
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57%
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49%
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64%
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Social Studies
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95%
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56%
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Math
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41%
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59%
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53%
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67%
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91%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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