Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tooker Avenue School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tooker Avenue School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Together, Growing Together
School Rankings
Tooker Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tooker Avenue School is 0.61, 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
#1782 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Tooker Avenue School's ranking?
Tooker Avenue School is ranked #1782 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tooker Avenue School often compared to?
Tooker Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santapogue School, John F Kennedy Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Tooker Avenue School?
292 students attend Tooker Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tooker Avenue School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tooker Avenue School?
Tooker Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tooker Avenue School offer ?
Tooker Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tooker Avenue School part of?
Tooker Avenue School is part of West Babylon Union Free School District.
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