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Park Avenue School

Summary:

Park Avenue School is a high-performing elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade in North Merrick, New York, as part of the North Bellmore Union Free School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Park Avenue School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 48.57% to 65.63%, compared to the district's range of 46.26% to 53.49% and the state's range of 42.6% to 43.64%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 21.88% to 75%, outperforming the district's range of 51.12% to 75.29% and the state's range of 53.93% to 50.56%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 54.55% was also higher than the district's 55.17% and the state's 35%.

Park Avenue School's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, and low socioeconomic status students. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's female and male students ranked in the top 28% and 27% of New York elementary schools, respectively, in ELA. The school's low socioeconomic status students also ranked in the top 35% of New York elementary schools in ELA and Math. While Park Avenue School's performance is generally on par with or better than the other elementary schools in the North Bellmore Union Free School District, its performance is mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring North Merrick Union Free School District and Merrick Union Free School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1599 Park Ave
       North Merrick, NY  11566-2200

(516) 992-3117

District: North Bellmore Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,378 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Avenue School ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Bellmore Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue School is 12.5. 2 elementary schools in the North Bellmore Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue School is $16,378. 3 elementary schools in the North Bellmore Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Avenue School 659th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Park Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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North Bellmore Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bellmore Union Free School District 239th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.36 727th 2206 67.0%
2007 75.65 506th 2219 77.2%
2008 82.35 206th 2227 90.7%
2009 82.11 166th 2257 92.6%
2010 80.36 339th 2263 85.0%
2011 81.55 326th 2286 85.7%
2012 83.54 272nd 2320 88.3%
2013 71.89 556th 2325 76.1%
2014 75.32 511th 2345 78.2%
2015 79.36 422nd 2352 82.1%
2016 74.54 538th 2366 77.3%
2017 74.76 528th 2386 77.9%
2018 73.57 559th 2395 76.7%
2019 76.69 500th 2413 79.3%
2021 77.88 412th 2201 81.3%
2022 71.74 615th 2434 74.7%
2023 65.41 782nd 2439 67.9%
2024 69.43 659th 2445 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.25 339th 1678 79.8%
2023 54.71 788th 2041 61.4%
2024 57.10 721st 2078 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.37 653rd 2338 72.1%
2019 72.37 585th 2357 75.2%
2021 73.32 434th 1955 77.8%
2022 70.99 622nd 2401 74.1%
2023 64.14 779th 2403 67.6%
2024 67.66 676th 2413 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.20 591st 2340 74.7%
2019 74.81 511th 2358 78.3%
2021 75.47 403rd 1961 79.4%
2022 68.88 657th 2400 72.6%
2023 65.14 778th 2400 67.6%
2024 67.79 675th 2411 72.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.05 491st 662 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.59 599th 1408 57.5%
2019 65.51 448th 1338 66.5%
2021 62.85 469th 1224 61.7%
2022 58.39 568th 1399 59.4%
2023 46.91 739th 1337 44.7%
2024 62.69 491st 1392 64.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Park Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 349 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1990 370 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 367 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 347 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 367 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 358 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 373 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 373 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 387 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 399 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1999 419 4 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 409 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 431 3 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 341 1 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 341 1 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 343 1 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 340 1 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 340 1 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 284 0 2 52 1 n/a n/a 9 348
2008 324 1 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 317 1 26 14 0 n/a n/a 5 363
2010 298 0 23 16 0 n/a n/a 10 347
2011 292 0 23 14 0 0 8 0 337
2012 302 0 22 14 0 0 9 0 347
2013 292 3 30 19 0 0 9 0 353
2014 284 5 28 16 0 0 13 0 346
2015 292 6 27 17 0 0 12 0 354
2016 288 5 25 19 1 0 12 0 350
2017 272 2 18 19 1 0 13 0 325
2018 263 4 23 23 2 0 10 0 325
2019 252 4 26 28 2 0 9 0 321
2020 236 5 22 30 2 0 9 0 304
2021 237 6 27 33 2 0 7 0 312
2022 222 8 26 36 2 0 6 0 300
2023 215 12 25 46 1 0 6 0 305
2024 225 17 36 45 1 1 2 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 15.9 22.0 n/a
1990 374 16.9 22.1 n/a
1991 372 19.9 18.6 n/a
1992 361 15.9 22.7 n/a
1993 369 17.1 21.6 n/a
1994 365 18.1 20.2 3.8
1995 378 18.1 20.9 2.6
1996 378 18.1 20.9 2.6
1997 398 18.1 22.0 2
1998 410 19.0 21.6 2.2
1999 440 25.1 17.5 1.1
2000 420 23.1 18.2 2.4
2001 446 25.0 17.8 3.4
2002 364 24.0 15.2 1.6
2003 364 24.0 15.2 1.6
2004 362 n/a n/a n/a
2005 362 24.5 14.8 3.6
2006 362 25.0 14.5 3.3
2007 348 26.0 13.4 5
2008 348 25.0 13.9 6
2009 363 25.5 14.2 7
2010 347 23.5 14.7 3.9
2011 337 24.6 13.6 4.5
2012 347 22.5 15.4 4.6
2013 353 23.0 15.3 4.2
2014 346 23.5 14.7 3.5
2015 354 21.0 16.8 4.2
2016 350 22.0 15.9 6.3
2017 325 23.5 13.8 4.9
2018 325 25.0 12.9 3.4
2019 321 22.0 14.5 7.5
2020 304 30.0 10.1 6.9
2021 312 25.9 12.0 9.3
2022 300 25.3 11.8 9.3
2023 305 23.8 12.7 15.4
2024 327 26.0 12.5 17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 351 15.9 22.0 n/a
1990 374 16.9 22.1 n/a
1991 372 19.9 18.6 n/a
1992 361 15.9 22.7 n/a
1993 369 17.1 21.6 n/a
1994 365 18.1 20.2 3.8
1995 378 18.1 20.9 2.6
1996 378 18.1 20.9 2.6
1997 398 18.1 22.0 2
1998 410 19.0 21.6 2.2
1999 440 25.1 17.5 1.1
2000 420 23.1 18.2 2.4
2001 446 25.0 17.8 3.4
2002 364 24.0 15.2 1.6
2003 364 24.0 15.2 1.6
2004 362 n/a n/a n/a
2005 362 24.5 14.8 3.6
2006 362 25.0 14.5 3.3
2007 348 26.0 13.4 5
2008 348 25.0 13.9 6
2009 363 25.5 14.2 7
2010 347 23.5 14.7 3.9
2011 337 24.6 13.6 4.5
2012 347 22.5 15.4 4.6
2013 353 23.0 15.3 4.2
2014 346 23.5 14.7 3.5
2015 354 21.0 16.8 4.2
2016 350 22.0 15.9 6.3
2017 325 23.5 13.8 4.9
2018 325 25.0 12.9 3.4
2019 321 22.0 14.5 7.5
2020 304 30.0 10.1 6.9
2021 312 25.9 12.0 9.3
2022 300 25.3 11.8 9.3
2023 305 23.8 12.7 15.4
2024 327 26.0 12.5 17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201499.4%0.3%0.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201598.9%0.6%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%
201699.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
201798.8%0.0%0.3%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%
201894.8%0.0%0.0%98.8%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%96.3%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%100.0%98.8%
202099.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%100.0%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $367 (2.3%) $15,612 (97.7%) $15,979
2020 $220 (1.5%) $14,452 (98.5%) $14,671
2021 $269 (1.7%) $15,189 (98.3%) $15,458
2022 $800 (4.6%) $16,505 (95.4%) $17,305
2023 $1,158 (7.1%) $15,220 (92.9%) $16,378

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 500th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 782nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)7663.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5557.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Park Avenue School)5765.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5766.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)5252
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bellmore Union Free School District)4753.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Park Avenue School)6656.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5664.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)5464.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5054.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Park Avenue School)6251.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5257.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue School)8136.4
 44.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Bellmore Union Free School District)5950.9
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Park Avenue School)6962.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Math (North Bellmore Union Free School District)6270.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students321305
 5%
African American412
 200%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2625
 3.8%
Hispanic2846
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White252215
 14.7%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%15.4%
 7.9%

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Park Avenue School ranks 659th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Park Avenue School.

Students at Park Avenue School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% African American.


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