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Tooker Avenue School

Public | K-5 | 340 students

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5 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 21, 2013

i have two boys in this school and they both have gotten love and an education which is a good thing in my mind.My one son was having a problem with being bullied it took some time to fix but was handled correctly and now we have no issues at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2013

Not Happy! My daughter is graduating this year and it can't be soon enough. The teachers are ok, some not even that. I can count the greats ones on one hand. Your child is not a person but a number, no personnel connection to who your child is or what their interests are. Your child is not recognized for their strengths or helped with their weaknesses. Counting the days
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2011

This will be our 2nd year at the school. I have 2 children there and I am very happy. The teachers and PTA are all wonderful. At our previous school you were very easily shoved to the side. I am so happy that my kids attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2008

We have been at this school for 6 years and its been great. The teachers and the principal are wonderful. Only bad thing is that the lunch room ladys can be very intimidating to the children-they scream at them for every little thing. But education wise its a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2008

Overall, this school is very good. My son is in Special Education. His in an ABA Program. This will be his 3d year. My sons attended at first in our Elementary School District. Sadlly, i have learned that my son is NOT getting the right help from our own Elementary District. He started to HIT other kids, scape from the school and being judge as a troubled child. My son came from a Private Pre-School. He was Diagnost Mild Autism (PDD) more on socialization and Speech Delay. He did very well in that School. The Teachers were really Special Educators who really handles and experience to deal with kids who have learning disability. The School is very family oriented and definitely kid friendly. I'm happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

This is our 7th happy year at Tooker Avenue. My children received all the extra help they needed. The parent/teacher communication is great and the teachers welcome it! I believe this is a big part of the children's success as a student...parent involvement! The PTA also does a wonderful job in welcoming everyone and including everyone! All families are always welcome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2007

This is our 4th year at this school and we are very happy with it. I think the parental involvement and the PTA at very good at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2006

This is the 1st year my daughter is attending this school and my wife and I are quite happy with her progress. There is strong academic program which is benificial to our child as well as strong parent involvment. One key factor that must be stated is that test results dont tell the whole story but they do paint a vivid picture of overall structure of a particular school. This is a very good public school!
—Submitted by I Dixon, a parent


Posted March 7, 2006

Excellent overall - dedicated teachers great learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
50%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
82%
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 70% 51%
Hispanic 19% 21%
Black 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
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 26%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

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

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 71%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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855 Tooker Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
Phone: (631) 321-3136

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