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Alden Terrace School

1835 CENTRAL AVE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 32 of 150 in New York

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About Alden Terrace School

Alden Terrace School in Valley Stream, NY, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6 and is part of the well-established Elmont Union Free School District. The school has a reputation for fostering academic growth and community engagement. Based on state education data, about 60–64% of students are at or above the level of proficiency in math, which is higher than the state average of 52%.

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The school has a student–teacher ratio of about 11:1, allowing for more personalized attention and focused instruction.

National Center for Education Statistics

Moonpreneur's math and robotics programs could help students who want to do better in math and coding. The programs give students extra work to do that will help them get better at solving math problems. These programs also foster creativity through robotics projects.

The well-known Valley Stream Central High School, which is on Central Avenue, has famous alumni like actor Steve Buscemi (Class of 1974) and actress Chelsea Noble. Families who live in the Valley Stream school zone can also send their kids to other nearby schools. For example, Forest Road School has a 67% math proficiency rate, and Clearstream Avenue School has a rate of about 67%. These results show that the district is still working hard to help students do better in school, as these results show.

Alden Terrace School is a caring and welcoming place where students are encouraged to learn and develop. Math skills could be better, but the schools in the district, the teachers who are there to help, and the facilities in the neighborhood make it a good choice for families.

Alden Terrace School Contact Information

Address

1835 CENTRAL AVE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

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Phone

(516) 285-8310

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
422
Total Students
$92050
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alden Terrace School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.7%
Asian 39.7%
Hispanic 14.7%
Black 40.4%
Two+ Races 1.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
1.7%
Asian
39.7%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
40.4%
Two+ Races
1.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 422
47.6%
201 Female
52.4%
221 Male

Student Population

422 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

386 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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FAQ

Q1. What are the normal hours of school?

Ans. The school day usually starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.

Q2. Do you have to wear a uniform?

Ans. No, but students are told to dress appropriately for school.

Q3: Does the school use new technology to teach?

Ans. Yes, Chromebooks and smart learning tools are available in classrooms.

Q4. Do they serve food on campus?

Ans. Yes, the school meal program serves breakfast and lunch every day.

Q5. What is the goal of Alden Terrace School?

Ans. The school's goal is to help each student do well in school, be creative, and have a strong character.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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