Serving 569 students in grades 3-5, Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School's student population of 569 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School's ranking?
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School often compared to?
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longwood Middle School, Frank J Carasiti Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School?
569 students attend Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School?
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School offer ?
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School part of?
Joseph A Edgar Imtermediate School is part of Rocky Point Union Free School District.
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