About This School
Forest Lake School is located in Wantagh, NY and is one of 3 elementary schools in Wantagh Union Free School District. It is a public school that serves 412 students in grades K-5.
Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Forest Lake School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Forest Lake School's students and teachers. more
Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Forest Lake School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Forest Lake School's students and teachers. more
Wantagh Union Free School District District Spending
$15,816Per Pupil
The Wantagh Union Free School District spends $15,816 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 32% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wantagh Union Free School District District
Education.com TestRating
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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wantagh School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Saw Mill Road School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Martin Avenue Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Newbridge Road School 1.2 miles | |
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| Winthrop Avenue School 1.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Wantagh Union Free School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Forest Lake School3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 679-6470
Nearby Cities
Test 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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TestRating
9 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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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 412
49%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Forest Lake School had 0% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% 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 (2010)
White
96%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
1%
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Forest Lake School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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