Shaw Avenue School

99 SHAW AVE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 7 of 87 in New York

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About Shaw Avenue School

Shaw Avenue School in Valley Stream, NY, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6 and is part of the well-established Valley Stream Union Free School District 30. The school has a reputation for encouraging learning and building a strong community. Based on state education data, about 49% of students are at or above the level of proficiency in math, which is slightly below the state average. The school has a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1, allowing teachers to give more personal attention and support to students

Some famous people who went to this high school are Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen, and Jim Breuer. All three have found great success in the entertainment industry. The district helps students find different career paths and develop their skills by focusing on both academics and the arts.

For instance, Forest Road School has a math proficiency rate of about 67%, and Clearstream Avenue School has a rate of about 70%. The district is still working hard to help students do better in school, as these results show.

The cost of housing in Valley Stream is higher than in some other Long Island neighborhoods, but it's still a good deal for families. Depending on where it is and what amenities it has, the average rent for a three-bedroom house is between $3,500 and $4,500 a month.

Shaw Avenue 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.

Contact Information

Address

99 SHAW AVE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

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Phone

(516) 434-3803

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 58% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
736
Total Students
$110219
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Shaw Avenue 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

School Ratings

Ranked

7

of 87 in New York

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: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 7.6%
Asian 28.9%
Hispanic 29.9%
Black 29.8%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
7.6%
Asian
28.9%
Hispanic
29.9%
Black
29.8%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 736
52.7%
388 Female
47.3%
348 Male

Student Population

736 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

480 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Recently, Shaw Avenue School in Valley Stream, New York, held a special ceremony to celebrate Constitution Day. Students read the Constitution and talked about their civic duties. The event stressed how important it is to know and uphold democratic values.

FAQ

Q1. What time does school start and end?

Ans. Most of the time, classes are from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Q2. Do you have rules about school uniforms?

Ans. There is no formal uniform, but students must dress neatly.

Q3: What role does technology play in the school's learning?

Ans:Students use Chromebooks and other digital tools to take part in interactive lessons.

Q4. Do students have access to food?

Ans. Yes, the school offers healthy breakfast and lunch every day.

Q5. What is the goal of Shaw Avenue School?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on academic excellence, diversity, and getting involved in the community.

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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