Maurice W Downing Primary School serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maurice W Downing Primary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maurice W Downing Primary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
30%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School?
393 students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Maurice W Downing Primary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice W Downing Primary School offer ?
Maurice W Downing Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice W Downing Primary School part of?
Maurice W Downing Primary School is part of Malverne Union Free School District.
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