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South Country School

885 Hampshire Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades 3-5, South Country 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Country School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Country School's student population of 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 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
South Country 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 South Country School is 0.69, 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)
#3095 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Country School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Country 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.
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Country 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.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Country School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Country School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Country School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Country School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Country 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Country School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Country School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of South Country 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
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Country 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
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Country School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 South Country School's ranking?
South Country School is ranked #3095 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend South Country School?
469 students attend South Country School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Country School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Country School?
South Country School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Country School offer ?
South Country School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Country School part of?
South Country School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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