Serving 435 students in grades 3-5, Wading River School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Wading River School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wading River School is 0.35, 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.
Wading River School is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wading River School?
435 students attend Wading River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wading River School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wading River School?
Wading River School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wading River School offer ?
Wading River School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wading River School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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