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Oxhead Road School

Summary:

Oxhead Road School is an elementary school located in Centereach, New York, serving 371 students in grades 1-5 and part of the Middle Country Central School District. While the school generally performs better than the district average on academic assessments, its statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, and there are notable disparities in performance between different student subgroups.

Oxhead Road School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (38.54%) and Asian (8.09%) students compared to nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 45.83%, outperforming the district's 39.47% and the state's 44.89%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, ranging from a high of 364 out of 2,325 New York elementary schools (4 stars) in 2012-2013 to a low of 1,857 out of 2,413 (1 star) in 2018-2019. In the most recent year, Oxhead Road School ranked 1,146 out of 2,439 and received a 3-star rating.

Comparing Oxhead Road School to nearby schools, such as William Sidney Mount Elementary School and North Coleman Road School, which are in different school districts, reveals that Oxhead Road School lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the area. Additionally, Oxhead Road School's relatively high per-student spending of $18,649 in the 2022-2023 school year does not seem to translate into consistently strong academic performance, suggesting a need to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 144 Oxhead Rd
       Centereach, NY  11720-1900

(631) 285-8700

District: Middle Country Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1146th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,649 Help


Students who attend Oxhead Road School usually attend:

Middle:    Dawnwood Middle School
High:    Centereach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.7%
Hispanic:
38.5%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oxhead Road School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Middle Country Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (38.5%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxhead Road School is 14.6, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Middle Country Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxhead Road School is $18,649, which is the 5th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Middle Country Central School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oxhead Road School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxhead Road School 1146th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Oxhead Road School in the ranking list.)

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Middle Country Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Country Central School District 558th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oxhead Road School

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Rank History for all students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.26 638th 2206 71.1%
2007 68.49 796th 2219 64.1%
2008 58.92 1115th 2227 49.9%
2009 70.08 710th 2257 68.5%
2010 64.53 879th 2263 61.2%
2011 67.26 770th 2286 66.3%
2012 82.25 313th 2320 86.5%
2013 80.97 364th 2325 84.3%
2014 53.83 1066th 2345 54.5%
2015 42.66 1378th 2352 41.4%
2016 30.50 1717th 2366 27.4%
2017 46.87 1263rd 2386 47.1%
2018 38.36 1523rd 2395 36.4%
2019 24.88 1857th 2413 23.0%
2021 24.72 1756th 2201 20.2%
2022 44.65 1314th 2434 46.0%
2023 50.59 1146th 2439 53.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.20 712th 860 17.2%
2021 36.70 283rd 454 37.7%
2022 31.46 742nd 1027 27.8%
2023 42.02 523rd 1001 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 1371st 1941 29.4%
2019 16.10 1835th 1859 1.3%
2022 42.45 1014th 2031 50.1%
2023 52.05 715th 2016 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 1652nd 2045 19.2%
2019 20.83 1766th 2032 13.1%
2021 24.01 1419th 1678 15.4%
2022 44.17 1092nd 2099 48.0%
2023 43.38 1085th 2041 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 1741st 2338 25.5%
2019 22.07 1948th 2357 17.4%
2021 26.89 1524th 1955 22.0%
2022 49.08 1204th 2401 49.9%
2023 47.00 1240th 2403 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.49 1185th 2340 49.4%
2019 31.16 1687th 2358 28.5%
2021 21.90 1628th 1961 17.0%
2022 42.00 1397th 2400 41.8%
2023 53.50 1062nd 2400 55.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.62 399th 671 40.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 918th 1392 34.1%
2019 18.26 1185th 1315 9.9%
2021 15.01 770th 818 5.9%
2022 38.56 933rd 1503 37.9%
2023 37.21 910th 1429 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at Oxhead Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 998th 1408 29.1%
2019 46.84 717th 1338 46.4%
2021 47.77 678th 1224 44.6%
2022 48.80 730th 1399 47.8%
2023 57.78 570th 1337 57.4%
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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 Oxhead Road School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 402 22 3 9 6 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 427 20 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 464 20 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 447 22 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 491 11 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1994 433 21 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 477 34 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 477 34 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 555 24 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 557 17 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 548 33 16 33 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 448 24 11 43 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 435 28 16 33 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 415 18 16 32 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2003 415 18 16 32 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2004 380 26 17 48 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 392 21 23 53 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 369 17 18 46 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 460 25 26 63 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 416 26 33 75 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 382 19 36 90 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 386 27 44 104 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 391 32 50 84 0 0 0 0 557
2012 309 23 40 84 0 1 1 0 458
2013 300 21 33 88 0 1 2 0 445
2014 287 17 25 105 0 0 4 0 438
2015 279 14 20 109 0 0 5 0 427
2016 226 11 18 105 0 0 5 0 365
2017 249 13 15 125 0 0 8 0 410
2018 224 13 19 146 0 0 9 0 411
2019 214 17 33 152 0 0 11 0 427
2020 200 20 33 154 0 0 13 0 420
2021 205 21 36 164 0 0 16 0 442
2022 184 26 30 153 0 1 12 0 406
2023 162 20 30 143 0 1 15 0 371

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 Oxhead Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 29.9 14.7 n/a
1990 467 28.9 16.1 n/a
1991 502 29.9 16.7 n/a
1992 494 29.9 16.5 n/a
1993 528 27.1 19.5 n/a
1994 475 29.1 16.3 16.8
1995 544 30.1 18.1 15.4
1996 544 30.1 18.1 15.4
1997 609 33.1 18.4 11.8
1998 617 38.0 16.2 10.9
1999 632 37.0 17.1 15.3
2000 527 32.0 16.5 18.6
2001 514 31.0 16.6 19.1
2002 482 28.0 17.2 19.7
2003 482 28.0 17.2 19.7
2004 472 n/a n/a n/a
2005 489 29.0 16.9 22.7
2006 450 28.0 16.1 15.1
2007 575 29.0 19.8 15.5
2008 551 28.0 19.7 20.3
2009 527 28.0 18.8 25.8
2010 561 30.0 18.7 30.5
2011 557 31.5 17.6 27.5
2012 458 28.0 16.3 34.3
2013 445 25.0 17.8 37.8
2014 438 24.0 18.2 34.9
2015 427 23.0 18.5 39.1
2016 365 28.0 13.0 42.7
2017 410 26.0 15.7 38
2018 411 26.0 15.8 34.3
2019 427 29.0 14.7 33
2020 420 35.6 11.7 40.5
2021 442 30.9 14.2 26.2
2022 406 30.8 13.1 42.9
2023 371 25.2 14.6 38.5

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 Oxhead Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 29.9 14.7 n/a
1990 467 28.9 16.1 n/a
1991 502 29.9 16.7 n/a
1992 494 29.9 16.5 n/a
1993 528 27.1 19.5 n/a
1994 475 29.1 16.3 16.8
1995 544 30.1 18.1 15.4
1996 544 30.1 18.1 15.4
1997 609 33.1 18.4 11.8
1998 617 38.0 16.2 10.9
1999 632 37.0 17.1 15.3
2000 527 32.0 16.5 18.6
2001 514 31.0 16.6 19.1
2002 482 28.0 17.2 19.7
2003 482 28.0 17.2 19.7
2004 472 n/a n/a n/a
2005 489 29.0 16.9 22.7
2006 450 28.0 16.1 15.1
2007 575 29.0 19.8 15.5
2008 551 28.0 19.7 20.3
2009 527 28.0 18.8 25.8
2010 561 30.0 18.7 30.5
2011 557 31.5 17.6 27.5
2012 458 28.0 16.3 34.3
2013 445 25.0 17.8 37.8
2014 438 24.0 18.2 34.9
2015 427 23.0 18.5 39.1
2016 365 28.0 13.0 42.7
2017 410 26.0 15.7 38
2018 411 26.0 15.8 34.3
2019 427 29.0 14.7 33
2020 420 35.6 11.7 40.5
2021 442 30.9 14.2 26.2
2022 406 30.8 13.1 42.9
2023 371 25.2 14.6 38.5

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

Oxhead Road School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.9%0.0%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%99.1%99.1%
201498.6%0.9%0.0%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%99.1%
201598.6%0.9%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.6%98.8%99.1%
201699.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%
201799.0%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%
201899.0%0.5%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.1%99.3%99.3%
202098.3%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxhead Road School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $493 (3.4%) $13,966 (96.6%) $14,459
2020 $504 (3.1%) $15,795 (96.9%) $16,298
2021 $716 (4.2%) $16,534 (95.9%) $17,249
2022 $910 (4.9%) $17,543 (95.1%) $18,453
2023 $927 (5.0%) $17,722 (95.0%) $18,649

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxhead Road School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1857th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1146th of 2439 Elementary schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oxhead Road School)3045.8
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middle Country Central School District)4939.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Oxhead Road School)3653.3
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Middle Country Central School District)4344.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oxhead Road School)2546.2
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Country Central School District)3041.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Oxhead Road School)3752.8
 15.8%
   4th Grade Math (Middle Country Central School District)3848
 10%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oxhead Road School)3445.8
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Country Central School District)2728.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Oxhead Road School)3650
 14%
   5th Grade Math (Middle Country Central School District)3240
 8%
   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 Students427371
 13.1%
African American1720
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian3330
 9.1%
Hispanic152143
 5.9%
Pacific Islander01
White214162
 24.3%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%38.5%
 5.5%

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Students who attend Oxhead Road School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dawnwood Middle School
High : Centereach High School

Oxhead Road School ranks 1146th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Oxhead Road School are 44% White, 39% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Oxhead Road School.


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