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Francis J O'Neill School

Q: Is Francis J O'Neill School a good school?

Francis J O'Neill School ranks 1782 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1782^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 27% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Francis J O'Neill School is an elementary school located in Central Islip, New York, serving 592 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Central Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked 804 out of 874 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Francis J O'Neill School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 37.37% to 53.13%, compared to the state averages of 54.15% and 54.07%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 37.21% to 52.04%, again below the state averages of 59.7% and 58.64%. The school's performance on the 5th grade science assessment was also low, with only 23.53% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.02%.

Compared to nearby schools, Francis J O'Neill School faces similar challenges, with the Andrew T Morrow School, Charles A Mulligan Elementary School, Cordello Avenue Elementary School, and Marguerite L Mulvey School also performing at a similar level. In contrast, the Bretton Woods Elementary School in the Hauppauge Union Free School District, located about 2.6 miles away, consistently outperforms Francis J O'Neill School and the other Central Islip schools.

600

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,719

Per pupil spending ?

75.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

44 E Cherry St
Central Islip, NY 11722-3021

(631) 348-5060

District: Central Islip Union Free School District

Students who attend Francis J O'Neill School usually attend:

Middle:	Ralph Reed School
High:	Central Islip Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.8%

African American:

19.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 27th percentile in 2015 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Central Islip Union Free School District

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (42% vs 54% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 21 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg35%

New York avg54%

1,782^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Central Islip Union Free School District

804^th of 874Central Islip Union Free School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	29.7	1782 of 2445	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.7	1783 of 2445	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.8	1393 of 2439	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	1275 of 2434	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.5	1427 of 2201	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.0	1725 of 2413	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.4	1663 of 2395	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.5	1712 of 2386	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.7	1575 of 2366	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	29.7	1718 of 2352	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	11.6	2181 of 2345	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	24.0	1883 of 2325	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.8	1911 of 2320	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.8	1966 of 2286	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.9	1563 of 2263	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.4	1494 of 2257	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	25.8	1815 of 2227	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	30.5	1708 of 2219	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.8	1917 of 2206	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.0	595 of 928	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.7	296 of 857	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	284 of 936	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.2	640 of 891	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	613 of 948	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	419 of 1117	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.6	715 of 1066	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	389 of 1001	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.6	329 of 1027	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.4	201 of 454	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	241 of 860	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	49.3	400 of 938	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	28.4	1832 of 2409	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.8	1853 of 2413	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.7	1441 of 2403	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	1270 of 2401	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	1171 of 1955	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.0	1663 of 2357	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.7	1595 of 2338	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	818 of 1569	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	781 of 1531	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.7	578 of 1429	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.5	471 of 1503	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.6	392 of 818	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.5	697 of 1315	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.4	707 of 1392	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	19.9	692 of 766	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	49.2	320 of 730	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	1173 of 2098	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	1389 of 2078	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	764 of 2041	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.1	723 of 2099	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	860 of 1678	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	1442 of 2032	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.0	1178 of 2045	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	1678 of 2407	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.1	1688 of 2411	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.0	1309 of 2400	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	1260 of 2400	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.0	1387 of 1961	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.7	1670 of 2358	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.1	1690 of 2340	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	1110 of 2134	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	1501 of 2110	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.1	880 of 2016	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.0	1034 of 2031	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	842 of 1044	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.5	983 of 1859	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.3	835 of 1941	57.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)62nd percentile+35 vs school

Special Education (2025)48th percentile+21 vs school

Hispanic (2025)48th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile+17 vs school

African American (2025)36th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)24th percentile-3 vs school

Homeless (2024)10th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math44%-12 vs state

English Language Arts43%-11 vs state

Science24%-21 vs state

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by a citizen
Friday, February 15, 2019

This school is very bad. They are hiding test scores to cover poor preformance. They do not follow state regulations at all. Steer clear of this school Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Francis J O'Neill School	Public	K-6	44 E Cherry St	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5060	600	44	13.7	75.2%	14 (2.3%)	114 (19.0%)	443 (73.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	29.7	1782^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	27.1%		28.7	1783^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	27.1%	1	37.4	53.1	40.0	41.5	48.0	52.0	37.2	38.0	23.5	99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$28,719	$579	$28,140
Marguerite L Mulvey School	Public	K-6	44 E Cherry St	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5059	567	45	12.6	62.1%	5 (0.9%)	55 (9.7%)	480 (84.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	20.6	2058^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.8%		29.7	1755^th of 2445 public elementary schools	28.2%	303	20.0	47.0	48.8	29.7	23.7	49.2	37.8	29.7	27.0	95.8	99.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	96.9	99.2	98.0	$25,936	$457	$25,479
South Shore Charter School	Public, Charter	K-2	82 Carleton Ave	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	South Shore Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(631) 864-7000	268			1.1%	7 (2.6%)	99 (36.9%)	141 (52.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)								(n/a)																		$19,293	$1,265	$18,028
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School	Public	K-6	1 Broadway	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5041	997	67	14.8	71.4%	19 (1.9%)	90 (9.0%)	828 (83.0%)	20 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.8%)	18.6	2116^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.5%		15.4	2210^th of 2445 public elementary schools	9.6%	94	31.9	27.5	35.9	34.9	39.6	29.1	29.8	45.7	28.3	95.5	99.0	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.1	99.4	98.4	$19,430	$501	$18,929
Cordello Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	51 Cordello Ave	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-4189	490	44	11.0	63.9%	4 (0.8%)	55 (11.2%)	421 (85.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	22.2	2014^th of 2445 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.6	2228^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.9%	214	30.9	43.5	43.4	40.4	29.4	49.3	29.6	33.9	22.2	99.1	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.8	$27,085	$280	$26,805
Anthony Alfano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 Wheeler Rd	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5139	491	41	12.0	73.3%	11 (2.2%)	52 (10.6%)	410 (83.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	13.1	2238^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.5%		27.8	1813^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.8%	425	30.0	27.1	26.8	23.8	33.3	27.1	35.1	30.7	26.3	99.1	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.1	99.1	99.3	$215,901	$4,668	$211,233
Connetquot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1 Merrick St	Islip Terrace	11752	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 224-2001	352	34	10.3	42.6%	182 (51.7%)	24 (6.8%)	120 (34.1%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.8%)								(n/a)										99.4	99.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	100.0	99.7	99.7	$34,935	$1,077	$33,858
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School	Public	3-5	1 Spur Dr S	Islip Terrace	11752	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 224-2007	314	34	9.1	40.1%	181 (57.6%)	14 (4.5%)	100 (31.8%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	42.1	1418^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.0%		37.9	1510^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.2%	92	48.3	32.8	63.3		51.7	39.7	59.2		58.7	99.2	99.7	100.0	99.7	100.0	99.4	99.7	99.4	$36,321	$1,149	$35,173
Andrew T Morrow School	Public	K-6	299 Sycamore Ave	Islandia	11749	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 348-5037	821	60	13.6	72.5%	18 (2.2%)	85 (10.4%)	695 (84.7%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.5%)	23.2	1981^st of 2445 public elementary schools	19.0%		24.5	1920^th of 2445 public elementary schools	21.5%	61	47.4	41.3	34.3	21.1	61.1	55.7	28.4	20.0	18.9	97.8	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.9	98.0	$20,177	$240	$19,937
East Elementary School	Public	PK-K	50 Timberline Dr	Brentwood	11717	Suffolk County	Brentwood Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 434-2525	430	31	13.6	71.9%	17 (4.0%)	29 (6.7%)	365 (84.9%)	7 (1.6%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)										98.1	99.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.8	98.1	$40,862	$3,114	$37,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Francis J O'Neill School

Is Francis J O'Neill School a good school?

Francis J O'Neill School ranks 1782^nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Francis J O'Neill School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 600 students attended Francis J O'Neill School.

What schools do graduates of Francis J O'Neill School attend?

Students who attend Francis J O'Neill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ralph Reed School
High : Central Islip Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Francis J O'Neill School?

Students at Francis J O'Neill School are 74% Hispanic, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

What district is Francis J O'Neill School in?

Central Islip Union Free School District

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