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Smith Street Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 458 students

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Posted October 1, 2008

This school is by far the best and continues to thrive in all areas!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2006

Hello, Smith Street Elementary School is he best school on Long Island. The teachers are very supportive and treated the student as their own. It is only a pity that this school does not go to the 12th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2006

Hello! to all and may God bless you. I have many great things to say about Smtih St. I have 2 children in this school since Kindergarten and I could only say that the teachers have been wonderful. The support that comes from the teachers and all staff is just a blessing. I wish that this school had k-8 instead of k-5.I am thankful for all the effort and the motivation that comes not only from the teachers but from the Admin staff. We all work hand in hand to better our children's education. And I'm looking foward for my youngest son to attend Smith st.and learn from the best on the Island.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2004

Hello to all. I have 2 children in Smith Street School and I think this school is excellent. The teachers are supportive,caring and always available. I believe this is one of the best schools on Long Island.
—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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 50% 19%
Hispanic 49% 21%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 17%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 42%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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780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: (516) 918-2002

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