Phillips Avenue School

Summary:

Phillips Avenue School is an elementary school located in Riverhead, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 578, the school is part of the Riverhead Central School District, which is ranked 801 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its high per-student spending of $15,901 in the 2022-2023 school year, Phillips Avenue School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 17.92% of 3rd-grade students and 21.57% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.89% and 48.79%, respectively. In math, the proficiency rates were 18.58% for 3rd grade and 17.12% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.68% and 53.85%. The school's challenges may be attributed to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (49.48% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a relatively high percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students (79.76% of students are identified as Hispanic).

When comparing Phillips Avenue School to other elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District, such as Riley Avenue School, Aquebogue Elementary School, and Roanoke Avenue School, it becomes evident that Phillips Avenue School consistently underperforms academically. In contrast, examining schools outside the district, such as Quogue Elementary School, which is part of the Quogue Union Free School District, reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 141 Phillips Ave
       Riverhead, NY  11901-3938


(631) 369-6787

District: Riverhead Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2358th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,901 Help


Students who attend Phillips Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski Street Elementary School
    Riverhead Middle School
High:    Riverhead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.8%
White:
10.4%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phillips Avenue School ranks worse than 96.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Phillips Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Riverhead Central School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.8%), White (10.4%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Riverhead Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phillips Avenue School is 10.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips Avenue School is $15,901, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Phillips Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips Avenue School 2358th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Phillips Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Riverhead Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverhead Central School District 801st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phillips Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.62 1848th 2206 16.2%
2007 24.40 1790th 2219 19.3%
2008 16.90 1974th 2227 11.4%
2009 27.38 1863rd 2257 17.5%
2010 17.60 1982nd 2263 12.4%
2011 21.92 1892nd 2286 17.2%
2012 15.17 2061st 2320 11.2%
2013 13.43 2138th 2325 8.0%
2014 10.77 2204th 2345 6.0%
2015 10.09 2240th 2352 4.8%
2016 10.35 2225th 2366 6.0%
2017 6.82 2336th 2386 2.1%
2018 5.80 2351st 2395 1.8%
2019 5.94 2374th 2413 1.6%
2021 9.48 2068th 2201 6.0%
2022 10.49 2304th 2434 5.3%
2023 8.15 2358th 2439 3.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.11 851st 938 9.3%
2019 24.63 776th 860 9.8%
2021 23.77 370th 454 18.5%
2022 23.42 914th 1027 11.0%
2023 23.58 910th 1001 9.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.60 960th 1044 8.0%
2022 15.27 2026th 2031 0.2%
2023 18.88 1904th 2016 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.13 2008th 2045 1.8%
2019 12.99 1948th 2032 4.1%
2021 24.20 1413th 1678 15.8%
2022 12.91 2007th 2099 4.4%
2023 10.66 1984th 2041 2.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.74 533rd 730 27.0%
2022 10.25 620th 622 0.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.97 2268th 2338 3.0%
2019 7.57 2304th 2357 2.2%
2021 8.81 1867th 1955 4.5%
2022 13.06 2229th 2401 7.2%
2023 9.92 2307th 2403 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.22 2324th 2340 0.7%
2019 6.81 2319th 2358 1.7%
2021 9.38 1860th 1961 5.2%
2022 9.91 2298th 2400 4.3%
2023 8.20 2330th 2400 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.92 851st 948 10.2%
2019 23.23 744th 891 16.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.96 1343rd 1392 3.5%
2019 9.22 1280th 1315 2.7%
2021 17.56 750th 818 8.3%
2022 14.70 1410th 1503 6.2%
2023 13.81 1346th 1429 5.8%
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Rank History for White students at Phillips Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.59 1379th 1408 2.1%
2021 11.81 1142nd 1224 6.7%
2022 30.18 1042nd 1399 25.5%
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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 Phillips Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 207 175 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 204 181 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 216 184 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 203 183 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 179 181 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1994 191 187 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 201 194 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 201 194 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 183 213 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 180 208 8 37 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 193 197 5 35 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 193 172 6 44 4 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 173 183 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 233 207 1 112 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 233 207 1 112 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 201 166 2 113 6 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 216 153 1 127 6 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 184 188 0 168 5 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 156 148 3 165 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 116 172 6 175 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 115 166 7 152 3 n/a n/a 4 447
2010 119 161 7 168 2 n/a n/a 4 461
2011 110 166 8 219 4 0 5 0 512
2012 169 171 5 302 4 4 7 0 662
2013 115 126 6 319 2 1 11 0 580
2014 98 113 8 358 2 0 8 0 587
2015 93 96 3 370 2 0 12 0 576
2016 81 85 5 409 1 0 18 0 599
2017 60 82 4 406 1 0 18 0 571
2018 57 66 2 392 2 0 17 0 536
2019 64 52 3 415 1 0 18 0 553
2020 52 45 4 452 0 0 12 0 565
2021 51 48 2 410 0 0 10 0 521
2022 55 46 2 431 1 0 14 0 549
2023 60 44 5 461 0 0 8 0 578

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 Phillips Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 26.0 14.9 n/a
1990 391 25.0 15.6 n/a
1991 413 24.0 17.2 n/a
1992 399 25.0 15.9 n/a
1993 376 24.0 15.7 n/a
1994 404 25.0 16.2 46
1995 435 24.0 18.1 41.8
1996 435 24.0 18.1 41.8
1997 430 25.0 17.2 47.7
1998 435 24.0 18.1 49.7
1999 431 27.0 16.0 40.4
2000 419 28.1 14.9 51.3
2001 438 30.1 14.6 54.1
2002 560 38.2 14.7 51.6
2003 560 38.2 14.7 51.6
2004 488 n/a n/a n/a
2005 503 38.4 13.1 63.4
2006 545 42.0 13.0 45
2007 474 40.0 11.9 58.9
2008 471 41.0 11.5 70.7
2009 447 36.0 12.4 59.1
2010 461 33.0 13.9 64.3
2011 512 36.8 13.8 80.7
2012 662 34.0 19.4 67.7
2013 580 37.0 15.6 74.8
2014 587 39.7 14.7 n/a
2015 576 33.0 17.4 69.4
2016 599 38.0 15.7 68.8
2017 571 39.2 14.5 58.8
2018 536 41.5 12.9 4.9
2019 553 39.0 14.1 56.6
2020 565 46.0 12.2 50.3
2021 521 45.3 11.4 48.2
2022 549 47.6 11.5 52.5
2023 578 55.5 10.4 49.5

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 Phillips Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 26.0 14.9 n/a
1990 391 25.0 15.6 n/a
1991 413 24.0 17.2 n/a
1992 399 25.0 15.9 n/a
1993 376 24.0 15.7 n/a
1994 404 25.0 16.2 46
1995 435 24.0 18.1 41.8
1996 435 24.0 18.1 41.8
1997 430 25.0 17.2 47.7
1998 435 24.0 18.1 49.7
1999 431 27.0 16.0 40.4
2000 419 28.1 14.9 51.3
2001 438 30.1 14.6 54.1
2002 560 38.2 14.7 51.6
2003 560 38.2 14.7 51.6
2004 488 n/a n/a n/a
2005 503 38.4 13.1 63.4
2006 545 42.0 13.0 45
2007 474 40.0 11.9 58.9
2008 471 41.0 11.5 70.7
2009 447 36.0 12.4 59.1
2010 461 33.0 13.9 64.3
2011 512 36.8 13.8 80.7
2012 662 34.0 19.4 67.7
2013 580 37.0 15.6 74.8
2014 587 39.7 14.7 n/a
2015 576 33.0 17.4 69.4
2016 599 38.0 15.7 68.8
2017 571 39.2 14.5 58.8
2018 536 41.5 12.9 4.9
2019 553 39.0 14.1 56.6
2020 565 46.0 12.2 50.3
2021 521 45.3 11.4 48.2
2022 549 47.6 11.5 52.5
2023 578 55.5 10.4 49.5

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

Phillips Avenue School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.5%
201498.3%0.0%0.0%99.5%98.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.1%99.5%
201595.4%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.7%96.4%98.6%99.7%
201698.2%0.0%0.0%99.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%99.8%99.7%
201796.8%0.0%0.0%98.9%100.0%99.8%100.0%98.9%99.5%98.4%
201898.9%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.6%99.3%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%98.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.6%99.3%98.2%
202094.2%0.0%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.8%98.6%99.3%95.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Phillips Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,605 (9.4%) $15,536 (90.6%) $17,141
2020 $1,494 (10.5%) $12,740 (89.5%) $14,234
2021 $741 (4.7%) $15,121 (95.3%) $15,862
2022 $619 (4.5%) $13,072 (95.5%) $13,692
2023 $1,475 (9.3%) $14,426 (90.7%) $15,901

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phillips Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2374th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2358th of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Phillips Avenue School)2717.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Central School District)3224
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Phillips Avenue School)2018.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Riverhead Central School District)2526.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Phillips Avenue School)1221.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Central School District)2929.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Phillips Avenue School)817.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Riverhead Central School District)2329.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553578
 4.5%
African American5244
 15.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic415461
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6460
 6.3%
Two or More Races188
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%49.5%
 7.1%


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Students at Phillips Avenue School are 80% Hispanic, 10% White, 8% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Phillips Avenue School.

Phillips Avenue School ranks in the bottom 3.3% of New York elementary schools.


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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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