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Syosset Central School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 9029
Syosset, NY 11791
Nassau County
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PH: (516) 364-5605

  • Grades K-12
  • 6604 students
  • 10 schools

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 85% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 86% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 83% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 86% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 84% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 98% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 83% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 93% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
  • The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
  • Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the New York State Education Department.
  • The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
 97% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
 35% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
 88% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 98% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 98% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 98% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 96% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams by Subgroup

 
Scale: % passing


Algebra 2/TrigonometryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Mathematics BThis District
All Students35%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities30%

EnglishThis District
All Students99%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities99%

Living EnvironmentThis District
All Students99%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%

PhysicsThis District
All Students88%

ChemistryThis District
All Students98%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities99%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities99%

Integrated AlgebraThis District
All Students98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%

Global History and GeographyThis District
All Students98%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities99%

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
All Students99%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities99%

GeometryThis District
All Students96%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate1%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience6%10%
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above64%33%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades2121
Grade 8 English1522
Grade 8 Math1722
Grade 8 Science1922
Grade 8 Social Studies1622
Grade 10 English2322
Grade 10 Math1821
Grade 10 Science2022
Grade 10 Social Studies2122
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%51%
Asian/Pacific Islander22%8%
Hispanic or Latino2%21%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program0%44%
Limited English proficient2%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate97%93%
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Graduation Rate
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
All Students98%76%
Female99%79%
Male97%71%
Hispanic or Latino100%59%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander97%81%
White98%86%
Economically disadvantaged100%65%
Not economically disadvantaged98%80%
Students with disabilities93%56%
General-Education students99%79%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$22,654$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%70%
Student and staff support9%6%
Administration9%8%
Other expenditures15%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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