Watson School

Public K-5

 277 N Centre Ave
       Rockville Centre, NY  11570-3644


(516) 255-8904

District: Rockville Centre Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,017 Help


Students who attend Watson School usually attend:

Middle:    South Side Middle School
High:    South Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Compare Details Watson School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watson School is 9.1. 2 elementary schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watson School is $24,017, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Watson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watson School 251st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Watson School in the ranking list.)

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Rockville Centre Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockville Centre Union Free School District 141st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watson School

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Rank History for all students at Watson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.98 21st 2206 99.0%
2007 85.96 93rd 2219 95.8%
2008 82.99 183rd 2227 91.8%
2009 79.83 289th 2257 87.2%
2010 87.59 112th 2263 95.1%
2011 82.94 296th 2286 87.1%
2012 86.92 170th 2320 92.7%
2013 77.89 424th 2325 81.8%
2014 92.84 85th 2345 96.4%
2015 92.89 82nd 2352 96.5%
2016 95.26 34th 2366 98.6%
2017 88.64 178th 2386 92.5%
2018 92.27 99th 2395 95.9%
2019 96.29 63rd 2413 97.4%
2021 90.55 107th 2201 95.1%
2022 84.96 307th 2434 87.4%
2023 88.14 251st 2439 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Watson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 64th 2338 97.3%
2019 98.27 6th 2357 99.7%
2021 84.90 189th 1955 90.3%
2022 80.12 391st 2401 83.7%
2023 92.35 139th 2403 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Watson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.90 136th 2340 94.2%
2019 91.65 140th 2358 94.1%
2021 91.65 56th 1961 97.1%
2022 84.67 273rd 2400 88.6%
2023 78.89 431st 2400 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at Watson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.70 141st 1408 90.0%
2019 94.67 19th 1338 98.6%
2021 86.82 66th 1224 94.6%
2022 71.93 352nd 1399 74.8%
2023 75.58 310th 1337 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Watson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 162 22 9 33 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 172 38 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 183 29 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 186 25 3 37 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1993 162 20 4 33 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 152 28 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 161 30 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 161 30 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 161 33 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 168 31 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 181 26 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 183 22 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 176 20 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2002 192 22 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 192 22 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 180 21 6 31 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 186 25 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 194 25 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 191 25 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 191 25 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 197 28 2 27 0 n/a n/a 1 255
2010 193 21 0 34 0 n/a n/a 1 249
2011 198 29 0 32 0 0 5 0 264
2012 203 29 1 37 0 0 5 0 275
2013 201 29 3 44 0 0 6 0 283
2014 209 28 3 42 0 0 6 0 288
2015 204 26 4 45 0 0 8 0 287
2016 217 30 5 48 0 0 8 0 308
2017 204 28 6 47 0 0 10 0 295
2018 190 33 6 48 0 0 11 0 288
2019 193 34 8 47 0 0 8 0 290
2020 182 33 9 38 0 0 11 0 273
2021 178 27 9 36 0 0 11 0 261
2022 156 16 9 38 0 0 11 0 230
2023 157 11 12 42 0 0 15 0 237

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 Watson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 15.9 14.2 n/a
1990 242 15.9 15.2 n/a
1991 253 14.9 16.9 n/a
1992 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1993 220 13.0 16.9 n/a
1994 221 11.0 20.1 0
1995 225 14.0 16.1 0
1996 225 14.0 16.1 0
1997 225 13.0 17.3 17.3
1998 239 13.0 18.4 14.6
1999 240 13.0 18.5 11.7
2000 229 14.1 16.2 10.5
2001 220 16.0 13.8 0
2002 240 18.0 13.3 0
2003 240 18.0 13.3 0
2004 238 n/a n/a n/a
2005 244 17.1 14.3 0
2006 248 18.0 13.8 0
2007 240 18.0 13.3 10
2008 240 16.0 15.0 10
2009 255 18.0 14.2 13.4
2010 249 17.0 14.6 12.9
2011 264 21.5 12.2 17.4
2012 275 18.0 15.2 19.6
2013 283 19.3 14.6 20.5
2014 288 20.3 14.1 16.7
2015 287 22.0 13.0 16
2016 308 22.0 14.0 19.2
2017 295 20.5 14.3 19.3
2018 288 21.5 13.3 21.2
2019 290 22.5 12.8 18.3
2020 273 31.0 8.8 20.5
2021 261 24.2 10.7 16.9
2022 230 23.1 9.9 13.5
2023 237 25.7 9.1 13.1

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 Watson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 15.9 14.2 n/a
1990 242 15.9 15.2 n/a
1991 253 14.9 16.9 n/a
1992 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1993 220 13.0 16.9 n/a
1994 221 11.0 20.1 0
1995 225 14.0 16.1 0
1996 225 14.0 16.1 0
1997 225 13.0 17.3 17.3
1998 239 13.0 18.4 14.6
1999 240 13.0 18.5 11.7
2000 229 14.1 16.2 10.5
2001 220 16.0 13.8 0
2002 240 18.0 13.3 0
2003 240 18.0 13.3 0
2004 238 n/a n/a n/a
2005 244 17.1 14.3 0
2006 248 18.0 13.8 0
2007 240 18.0 13.3 10
2008 240 16.0 15.0 10
2009 255 18.0 14.2 13.4
2010 249 17.0 14.6 12.9
2011 264 21.5 12.2 17.4
2012 275 18.0 15.2 19.6
2013 283 19.3 14.6 20.5
2014 288 20.3 14.1 16.7
2015 287 22.0 13.0 16
2016 308 22.0 14.0 19.2
2017 295 20.5 14.3 19.3
2018 288 21.5 13.3 21.2
2019 290 22.5 12.8 18.3
2020 273 31.0 8.8 20.5
2021 261 24.2 10.7 16.9
2022 230 23.1 9.9 13.5
2023 237 25.7 9.1 13.1

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

Watson School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.4%0.4%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201498.3%0.7%0.4%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201599.0%0.7%0.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201699.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201798.7%1.4%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201899.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202098.9%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%99.3%99.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (2.3%) $20,298 (97.7%) $20,769
2020 $440 (1.8%) $24,466 (98.2%) $24,906
2021 $1,185 (4.4%) $25,624 (95.6%) $26,809
2022 $841 (3.5%) $23,176 (96.5%) $24,017

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 251st of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watson School)10073.5
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)8975.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Watson School)10082.4
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)8576.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Watson School)9480
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)7562.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Watson School)9089.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)7168.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Watson School)9363
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)6965.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Watson School)7265.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Math (Rockville Centre Union Free School District)7175.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290237
 18.3%
African American3411
 67.6%
American Indian00
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic4742
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White193157
 18.7%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%13.1%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Watson School.

Students who attend Watson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Side Middle School
High : South Side High School

Watson School ranks 251st of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Watson School are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% African American.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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