Serving 893 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floral Park-bellerose School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floral Park-bellerose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Floral Park-bellerose School's student population of 893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floral Park-bellerose School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Park-bellerose School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Park-bellerose School's ranking?
Floral Park-bellerose School is ranked #909 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Floral Park-bellerose School often compared to?
Floral Park-bellerose Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Lewis Childs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Floral Park-bellerose School?
893 students attend Floral Park-bellerose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Floral Park-bellerose School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Park-bellerose School?
Floral Park-bellerose School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Floral Park-bellerose School offer ?
Floral Park-bellerose School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Park-bellerose School part of?
Floral Park-bellerose School is part of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District.
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