Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Saw Mill Road School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saw Mill Road School's student population of 691 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saw Mill Road School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saw Mill Road School is 0.58, 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
#2330 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saw Mill Road School's ranking?
Saw Mill Road School is ranked #2330 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saw Mill Road School often compared to?
Saw Mill Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newbridge Road School, Park Avenue School, Martin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Saw Mill Road School?
691 students attend Saw Mill Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Saw Mill Road School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saw Mill Road School?
Saw Mill Road School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saw Mill Road School offer ?
Saw Mill Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saw Mill Road School part of?
Saw Mill Road School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/5/2018
This school is great. My free spirited spit fire comes home from school excited to share her newfound knowledge. Learning is not exactly her forte so that is no easy task!
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