Best Public Schools in Wading River, NY

Summary:

The city of Wading River, New York is home to two schools: Wading River School, an elementary school serving grades 3-5, and Little Flower School, an alternative school serving grades 3-12. These schools demonstrate a mix of high academic performance and specialized learning environments, catering to the diverse needs of the Wading River community.

Wading River School stands out for its consistently strong academic achievement, with students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts and Math on the New York State Assessments. The school is ranked among the top elementary schools in New York, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Little Flower School serves a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Despite its specialized focus, Little Flower School has a significantly higher per-student spending of $55,149, compared to $21,118 at Wading River School.

The data also reveals a notable difference in student-teacher ratios, with Little Flower School having a lower ratio of 5.4 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. This disparity in funding and resources between the two schools raises questions about the equitable distribution of educational opportunities within the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District and the Little Flower Union Free School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Little Flower School	Public, Alternative	3-12	2460 N Wading River Rd	Wading River	11792	Suffolk County	Little Flower Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 929-4300	92	17	5.4	19.6%	38 (41.3%)	26 (28.3%)	23 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)							76.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$55,149	$140	$55,009
Wading River School	Public	3-5	1900 Wadng Rvr Mnr Rd	Wading River	11792	Suffolk County	Shoreham-Wading River Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 821-8253	402	41	9.7		333 (82.8%)	4 (1.0%)	50 (12.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	74.2	583^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	76.1%		82.2	381^st of 2434 public elementary schools	84.3%	202	45.8	63.3	70.0	66.7	66.1	69.2	98.1	98.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.6	98.3	98.8	$21,118	$308	$20,810

Cities Near Wading River

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shoreham	1.71 mi	3	64^th
Ridge	4.27 mi	1	541^st
Calverton	4.93 mi	2	322^nd
Rocky Point	5.03 mi	4	527^th
Manorville	6.37 mi	3	320^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.