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John H West School

Summary:

John H West School is an elementary school located in Bethpage, New York, serving 482 students in grades K-5 and part of the Plainedge Union Free School District.

John H West School has shown strong academic performance, with several grades outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 5th-grade students had a 72.22% proficiency rate in ELA, significantly higher than the district (48.54%) and state (43.68%) averages. The school's performance in Science for 5th-grade students was also noteworthy, with a 44.74% proficiency rate, higher than the district (33.66%) and state (35%) averages. However, the school's performance for Asian and White student subgroups has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of New York elementary schools in recent years.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Abbey Lane School and Albany Avenue Elementary School, John H West School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic proficiency rates. The school also maintains a relatively high per-student spending of $20,739, which is higher than the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of around 12 students per teacher. While these factors may contribute to the school's academic success, the fluctuating performance over time and the need to address the academic needs of all student subgroups, including those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, present opportunities for continued improvement and growth.


Detail:

Public K-5

 499 Boundary Ave
       Bethpage, NY  11714-6499

(516) 992-7500

District: Plainedge Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
977th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,739 Help


Students who attend John H West School usually attend:

Middle:    Plainedge Middle School
High:    Plainedge Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Asian:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details John H West School ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plainedge Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details John H West School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Plainedge Union Free School District. Student population at John H West School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (20.4%), Asian (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Plainedge Union Free School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John H West School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Plainedge Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John H West School is $20,739. 1 elementary schools in the Plainedge Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John H West School:

SchoolDigger ranks John H West School 977th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See John H West School in the ranking list.)

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Plainedge Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainedge Union Free School District 287th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John H West School

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Rank History for all students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.72 224th 2206 89.8%
2007 83.96 172nd 2219 92.2%
2008 79.57 330th 2227 85.2%
2009 78.79 339th 2257 85.0%
2010 80.08 347th 2263 84.7%
2011 77.52 454th 2286 80.1%
2012 78.88 423rd 2320 81.8%
2013 77.52 433rd 2325 81.4%
2014 74.87 525th 2345 77.6%
2015 75.93 506th 2352 78.5%
2016 77.11 469th 2366 80.2%
2017 68.90 698th 2386 70.7%
2018 67.19 744th 2395 68.9%
2019 68.28 703rd 2413 70.9%
2021 66.45 689th 2201 68.7%
2022 57.78 981st 2434 59.7%
2023 79.21 454th 2439 81.4%
2024 56.87 977th 2445 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.09 103rd 1044 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.17 631st 2041 69.1%
2024 54.89 774th 2078 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.43 507th 2338 78.3%
2019 70.36 636th 2357 73.0%
2021 57.52 801st 1955 59.0%
2022 55.36 1031st 2401 57.1%
2023 82.68 366th 2403 84.8%
2024 59.01 896th 2413 62.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.38 936th 2340 60.0%
2019 62.10 825th 2358 65.0%
2021 67.68 577th 1961 70.6%
2022 58.70 930th 2400 61.3%
2023 72.62 574th 2400 76.1%
2024 53.84 1040th 2411 56.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.48 421st 671 37.3%
2023 37.48 432nd 605 28.6%
2024 38.21 460th 662 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.18 676th 1503 55.0%
2024 60.97 463rd 1531 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at John H West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.46 789th 1408 44.0%
2019 48.92 683rd 1338 49.0%
2021 53.06 610th 1224 50.2%
2022 42.06 849th 1399 39.3%
2023 67.47 430th 1337 67.8%
2024 35.27 940th 1392 32.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for John H West School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 403 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 433 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 388 0 9 10 0 n/a n/a 32 439
1992 469 0 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 470 0 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 515 1 18 23 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 542 1 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 542 1 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 449 1 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 456 1 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 481 0 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 484 2 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 467 0 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 549 0 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 549 0 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 536 0 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 537 2 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 493 1 17 38 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 499 9 20 28 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 489 0 15 26 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 510 0 16 30 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2010 497 1 22 28 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2011 470 2 30 23 0 0 1 0 526
2012 457 2 29 20 0 0 0 0 508
2013 448 2 27 33 1 0 0 0 511
2014 425 2 26 31 1 0 0 0 485
2015 406 1 27 41 1 0 3 0 479
2016 391 1 23 37 1 0 2 0 455
2017 380 0 24 39 1 0 1 0 445
2018 351 2 38 42 1 0 2 0 436
2019 326 4 45 51 0 0 10 0 436
2020 338 3 51 60 0 0 7 0 459
2021 330 6 48 63 0 0 7 0 454
2022 319 5 55 80 0 0 11 0 470
2023 297 6 64 97 0 0 18 0 482
2024 290 9 81 103 0 0 22 0 505

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 John H West School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 410 25.9 15.8 n/a
1990 445 26.2 16.9 n/a
1991 439 26.5 16.5 n/a
1992 504 28.7 17.5 n/a
1993 490 24.7 19.8 n/a
1994 557 26.3 21.2 3.6
1995 572 26.6 21.5 6.1
1996 572 26.6 21.5 6.1
1997 470 24.6 19.1 7
1998 489 26.7 18.3 9.8
1999 507 28.6 17.7 6.1
2000 510 29.8 17.1 10.2
2001 498 31.6 15.8 11.4
2002 582 37.4 15.6 11.2
2003 582 37.4 15.6 11.2
2004 552 n/a n/a n/a
2005 562 40.2 14.0 13.9
2006 550 40.0 13.8 5.6
2007 556 41.0 13.6 7.2
2008 530 41.4 12.8 9.1
2009 556 41.4 13.4 9.5
2010 548 40.6 13.4 10.2
2011 526 41.9 12.5 11.2
2012 508 37.0 13.7 13.6
2013 511 38.0 13.4 10.2
2014 485 34.0 14.2 12
2015 479 37.0 12.9 13.2
2016 455 35.0 13.0 13
2017 445 38.0 11.6 13.9
2018 436 38.4 11.3 12.6
2019 436 36.4 11.9 11
2020 459 39.5 11.5 12.6
2021 454 41.7 10.8 12.6
2022 470 45.5 10.3 8.7
2023 482 38.7 12.4 11.6
2024 505 41.5 12.1 15.8

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 John H West School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 410 25.9 15.8 n/a
1990 445 26.2 16.9 n/a
1991 439 26.5 16.5 n/a
1992 504 28.7 17.5 n/a
1993 490 24.7 19.8 n/a
1994 557 26.3 21.2 3.6
1995 572 26.6 21.5 6.1
1996 572 26.6 21.5 6.1
1997 470 24.6 19.1 7
1998 489 26.7 18.3 9.8
1999 507 28.6 17.7 6.1
2000 510 29.8 17.1 10.2
2001 498 31.6 15.8 11.4
2002 582 37.4 15.6 11.2
2003 582 37.4 15.6 11.2
2004 552 n/a n/a n/a
2005 562 40.2 14.0 13.9
2006 550 40.0 13.8 5.6
2007 556 41.0 13.6 7.2
2008 530 41.4 12.8 9.1
2009 556 41.4 13.4 9.5
2010 548 40.6 13.4 10.2
2011 526 41.9 12.5 11.2
2012 508 37.0 13.7 13.6
2013 511 38.0 13.4 10.2
2014 485 34.0 14.2 12
2015 479 37.0 12.9 13.2
2016 455 35.0 13.0 13
2017 445 38.0 11.6 13.9
2018 436 38.4 11.3 12.6
2019 436 36.4 11.9 11
2020 459 39.5 11.5 12.6
2021 454 41.7 10.8 12.6
2022 470 45.5 10.3 8.7
2023 482 38.7 12.4 11.6
2024 505 41.5 12.1 15.8

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
201399.6%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201499.6%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%
201591.0%0.0%0.0%92.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%91.6%100.0%100.0%
201699.2%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%99.5%99.2%
201799.6%0.5%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201899.1%0.5%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.1%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.3%
202099.6%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John H West School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (2.2%) $19,943 (97.8%) $20,390
2020 $371 (1.9%) $19,266 (98.1%) $19,637
2021 $1,008 (5.1%) $18,913 (94.9%) $19,921
2022 $884 (4.3%) $19,725 (95.7%) $20,609
2023 $797 (3.8%) $19,942 (96.2%) $20,739

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John H West School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 703rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 454th of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John H West School)7266.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainedge Union Free School District)7363.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (John H West School)6473.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Plainedge Union Free School District)6670.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John H West School)4261.1
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plainedge Union Free School District)5951.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (John H West School)4458.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Math (Plainedge Union Free School District)6057.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John H West School)5769.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plainedge Union Free School District)4554
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (John H West School)7070.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Plainedge Union Free School District)5963.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students436482
 10.6%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian4564
 42.2%
Hispanic5197
 90.2%
Pacific Islander00
White326297
 8.9%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%11.6%
 0.6%

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Students who attend John H West School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plainedge Middle School
High : Plainedge Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended John H West School.

John H West School ranks 977th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at John H West School are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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