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Oxhead Road School

Public | PK-5 | 458 students

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Posted May 17, 2009

I believe Oxhead Road school is an excellent school and I am very happy that my two children attend. The principal, Mrs. Seeh, is on top of all student matters and she is very fair. The teachers are involved, positive and have good parent communication. Furthermore, the school social worker was empathic and knowledgeable. They are a great team!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2009

It is true that Mr. Scirica and Mr. Guttman were excellent principals, but Ms. Seeh is a wonderful addition. All of the staff in this school are warm and friendly. They make the children feel safe and special. With regard to the teachers that my children have had, I cannot say enough how wonderful they have been and continue to be, even after my kids have moved on. There is one teacher in particular that I feel is the greatest teacher on the planet, she knows who she is, because I tell her all of the time. Keep up the good work, Oxhead!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

It a shame about this school! There was a great principal here. Since the change the school has gone down hill. Absolutely nothing goes on here. There is a lack of parent-teacher communication and the school looks depressing. There are to many pullouts with the special programs such as ELL and it does not benefit the other students or the classroom. The school is being run intothe ground. There needs to be change immediately!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2009

Very unhappy with this school. My son is in first grade and doing less then he did in kindergarten. He gets very little homework, does very little math or writing. Very poor communication between teacher and parents. Would absolutely not recommend this school and will be moving my children to another district!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

Teachers are very caring of students. There is a warm feeling in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2005

This school has taken such great strides since Mr. Guttman has become principal. The teachers are all amazing and doing the best they can to reach each and every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2004

It provides a nuturing and caring enviorment while also making education fun.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 51%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 8%
Black 4% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 7%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 82%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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144 Oxhead Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
Phone: (631) 285-8700

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