Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shaw Avenue School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Shaw Avenue School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaw Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Avenue School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1615 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Avenue School's ranking?
Shaw Avenue School is ranked #1615 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Shaw Avenue School often compared to?
Shaw Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearstream Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Shaw Avenue School?
736 students attend Shaw Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Shaw Avenue School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaw Avenue School offer ?
Shaw Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Avenue School part of?
Shaw Avenue School is part of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District.
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