West Gates Avenue School
Lindenhurst, NY · Lindenhurst Union Free School District · Grades PK-5
1,360th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
West Gates Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Gates Avenue School 1,360th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
West Gates Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
West Gates Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 302 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 63.2% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 27.5% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near West Gates Avenue School
Typical home value $629K in zip 11757 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Gates Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Albany Avenue SchoolLindenhurst Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away860th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 61% - 4Susan E Wiley SchoolCopiague Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away1,625th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 49% - 6Alleghany Avenue SchoolLindenhurst Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away1,086th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 69% - 6Great Neck Road Elementary SchoolCopiague Union Free School District · 1 mi away1,014th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 63% - 7Deauville Gardens East Elementary SchoolCopiague Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away871st of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 66% - 4Deauville Gardens West Elementary SchoolCopiague Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,527th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 4Daniel Street SchoolLindenhurst Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away1,573rd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 51% - 4Harding Avenue SchoolLindenhurst Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away1,542nd of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Gates Avenue School in?
West Gates Avenue School is part of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District district in Lindenhurst, New York.
Is West Gates Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Gates Avenue School 1,360th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of West Gates Avenue School?
White 63%, Hispanic 28%, Black 4%, Asian 3% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Gates Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11757 is $629K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.