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Park Avenue School

955 Park Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 556 students in grades 1-5, Park Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Park Avenue School's student population of 556 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3618 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Avenue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park Avenue School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park Avenue School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park Avenue School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park Avenue School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park Avenue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue School's ranking?
Park Avenue School is ranked #3618 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
556 students attend Park Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Park Avenue School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Avenue School offer ?
Park Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue School part of?
Park Avenue School is part of Westbury Union Free School District.

School Reviews
4   11/30/2020
I just wanna say that park ave is a good schools I Can't believe that year just past so fast like that I kinda like middle schools but I miss my teachers i will rate this sch like 9 because there are some bullies in the school to but 9 for now.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Angelina

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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