Sawmill Intermediate School

Summary:

Sawmill Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Commack Union Free School District in Commack, New York. With a student population of 574, the school consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math, and has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools in the district.

Sawmill Intermediate School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 58.18% of 3rd graders, 64.56% of 4th graders, and 57.14% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09% respectively. In Math, 65.09% of 3rd graders, 58.44% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders scored proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top third of New York elementary schools.

Another distinguishing factor of Sawmill Intermediate School is its relatively diverse student population, with 62.37% White, 3.48% African American, 16.55% Hispanic, and 14.11% Asian students. This diversity is noteworthy, as the nearby North Ridge School, Northeast Elementary School, and Harley Avenue Elementary School have higher concentrations of White students. Additionally, Sawmill Intermediate School's per-student spending of $25,092 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $18,543 to $27,694 per student.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 103 New Hwy
       Commack, NY  11725-0150


(631) 858-3655

District: Commack Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
717th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,092 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Asian:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Compare Details Sawmill Intermediate School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sawmill Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Hispanic (16.6%), Asian (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sawmill Intermediate School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Commack Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sawmill Intermediate School is $25,092, which is the 2nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Commack Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sawmill Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sawmill Intermediate School 717th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Sawmill Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Commack Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Commack Union Free School District 164th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sawmill Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.26 242nd 2206 89.0%
2007 75.96 489th 2219 78.0%
2008 74.98 523rd 2227 76.5%
2009 73.49 573rd 2257 74.6%
2010 74.72 535th 2263 76.4%
2011 78.05 442nd 2286 80.7%
2012 78.39 438th 2320 81.1%
2013 76.31 454th 2325 80.5%
2014 74.74 528th 2345 77.5%
2015 77.34 459th 2352 80.5%
2016 75.95 498th 2366 79.0%
2017 71.52 625th 2386 73.8%
2018 62.17 888th 2395 62.9%
2019 59.02 930th 2413 61.5%
2021 62.13 802nd 2201 63.6%
2022 56.04 1024th 2434 57.9%
2023 68.55 717th 2439 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.79 1005th 1941 48.2%
2019 56.25 542nd 1859 70.8%
2021 39.70 587th 1044 43.8%
2022 43.07 994th 2031 51.1%
2023 45.03 907th 2016 55.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 1152nd 2045 43.7%
2019 39.30 1212th 2032 40.4%
2021 44.61 908th 1678 45.9%
2022 54.57 803rd 2099 61.7%
2023 44.66 1045th 2041 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.15 973rd 2338 58.4%
2019 69.33 668th 2357 71.7%
2021 57.00 816th 1955 58.3%
2022 56.82 988th 2401 58.9%
2023 67.63 711th 2403 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 818th 2340 65.0%
2019 48.82 1164th 2358 50.6%
2021 62.08 705th 1961 64.0%
2022 55.23 1012th 2400 57.8%
2023 67.41 717th 2400 70.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 442nd 601 26.5%
2019 46.53 357th 548 34.9%
2021 55.90 225th 430 47.7%
2022 52.08 367th 671 45.3%
2023 52.97 330th 605 45.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.22 218th 818 73.3%
2022 43.47 816th 1503 45.7%
2023 52.03 614th 1429 57.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sawmill Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 680th 1408 51.7%
2019 38.21 859th 1338 35.8%
2021 43.06 747th 1224 39.0%
2022 38.23 909th 1399 35.0%
2023 49.67 701st 1337 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sawmill Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 532 2 23 16 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 510 5 29 11 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1991 518 8 23 14 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 570 4 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 555 7 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 547 8 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 566 8 30 20 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 566 8 30 20 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 569 11 37 21 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 593 13 32 20 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 608 9 33 12 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 621 9 43 14 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 647 8 38 11 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 692 12 52 24 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2003 692 12 52 24 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2004 704 10 48 35 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2005 714 7 45 38 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2006 779 3 26 19 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2007 744 13 40 30 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2008 737 15 47 23 3 n/a n/a 0 825
2009 731 18 43 30 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2010 666 9 49 32 3 n/a n/a 6 765
2011 658 9 50 37 1 0 7 0 762
2012 638 8 56 40 0 0 9 0 751
2013 621 10 58 39 0 1 18 0 747
2014 581 7 58 40 1 0 21 0 708
2015 529 11 56 46 1 0 22 0 665
2016 484 7 44 54 2 0 16 0 607
2017 449 8 50 57 0 0 15 0 579
2018 412 5 69 53 0 0 12 0 551
2019 401 9 78 54 0 0 15 0 557
2020 384 16 78 54 1 0 12 0 545
2021 395 20 76 66 2 0 15 0 574
2022 360 16 77 85 2 0 12 0 552
2023 358 20 81 95 4 0 16 0 574

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sawmill Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 573 51.4 11.1 n/a
1990 556 50.9 10.9 n/a
1991 564 49.7 11.3 n/a
1992 609 43.9 13.8 n/a
1993 589 37.0 15.9 n/a
1994 590 40.0 14.8 2.5
1995 625 41.0 15.2 3.5
1996 625 41.0 15.2 3.5
1997 639 43.0 14.9 3.9
1998 659 42.0 15.7 3.9
1999 663 47.0 14.1 3
2000 687 51.2 13.4 4.8
2001 707 54.7 12.9 4.7
2002 780 57.0 13.7 4.2
2003 780 57.0 13.7 4.2
2004 797 n/a n/a n/a
2005 806 54.5 14.8 4.3
2006 828 57.0 14.5 2.3
2007 827 59.9 13.8 3
2008 825 62.0 13.3 4.4
2009 824 63.0 13.1 5.2
2010 765 57.9 13.1 3.7
2011 762 56.4 13.4 7.1
2012 751 55.6 13.5 3.3
2013 747 53.0 14.0 4.8
2014 708 52.0 13.6 4.9
2015 665 52.0 12.7 9.9
2016 607 57.0 10.6 10.7
2017 579 52.3 11.0 8.8
2018 551 46.0 11.9 12.3
2019 557 50.0 11.1 13.3
2020 545 52.0 10.4 11.7
2021 574 48.5 11.8 12.5
2022 552 52.1 10.5 14.1
2023 574 55.2 10.3 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sawmill Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 573 51.4 11.1 n/a
1990 556 50.9 10.9 n/a
1991 564 49.7 11.3 n/a
1992 609 43.9 13.8 n/a
1993 589 37.0 15.9 n/a
1994 590 40.0 14.8 2.5
1995 625 41.0 15.2 3.5
1996 625 41.0 15.2 3.5
1997 639 43.0 14.9 3.9
1998 659 42.0 15.7 3.9
1999 663 47.0 14.1 3
2000 687 51.2 13.4 4.8
2001 707 54.7 12.9 4.7
2002 780 57.0 13.7 4.2
2003 780 57.0 13.7 4.2
2004 797 n/a n/a n/a
2005 806 54.5 14.8 4.3
2006 828 57.0 14.5 2.3
2007 827 59.9 13.8 3
2008 825 62.0 13.3 4.4
2009 824 63.0 13.1 5.2
2010 765 57.9 13.1 3.7
2011 762 56.4 13.4 7.1
2012 751 55.6 13.5 3.3
2013 747 53.0 14.0 4.8
2014 708 52.0 13.6 4.9
2015 665 52.0 12.7 9.9
2016 607 57.0 10.6 10.7
2017 579 52.3 11.0 8.8
2018 551 46.0 11.9 12.3
2019 557 50.0 11.1 13.3
2020 545 52.0 10.4 11.7
2021 574 48.5 11.8 12.5
2022 552 52.1 10.5 14.1
2023 574 55.2 10.3 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sawmill Intermediate School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201498.4%1.6%0.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201598.3%1.7%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201698.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201799.7%0.4%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.7%99.7%
201899.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%
201999.8%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202099.4%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.8%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sawmill Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (1.1%) $20,824 (98.9%) $21,060
2020 $508 (2.2%) $22,157 (97.8%) $22,664
2021 $237 (1.0%) $24,186 (99.0%) $24,423
2022 $00 (0.0%) $24,238 (100.0%) $24,238
2023 $897 (3.6%) $24,194 (96.4%) $25,092

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sawmill Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 930th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 717th of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sawmill Intermediate School)5858.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Commack Union Free School District)6162.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sawmill Intermediate School)5565.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Commack Union Free School District)5868.3
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sawmill Intermediate School)6364.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Commack Union Free School District)6565.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sawmill Intermediate School)6258.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Commack Union Free School District)6559.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sawmill Intermediate School)4257.1
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Commack Union Free School District)4059.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sawmill Intermediate School)4250
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Commack Union Free School District)3956.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557574
 3.1%
African American920
 122.2%
American Indian04
Asian7881
 3.8%
Hispanic5495
 75.9%
Pacific Islander00
White401358
 10.7%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%17.2%
 4%


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Students at Sawmill Intermediate School are 62% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Sawmill Intermediate School ranks 717th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Sawmill Intermediate School.


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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.

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