Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cherry Avenue Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Cherry Avenue Elementary 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 Cherry Avenue Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2525 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2525 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cherry Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cherry Avenue Elementary School?
367 students attend Cherry Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cherry Avenue Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Avenue Elementary School?
Cherry Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cherry Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherry Avenue Elementary School part of?
Cherry Avenue Elementary School is part of Sayville Union Free School District.
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