West Islip Union Free School District

100 Sherman Ave
West Islip, NY 11795-3237
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West Islip Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,949 students in West Islip Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Islip Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,949 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
370 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

West Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#292 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Islip Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Islip Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Islip Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Islip Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
496 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
17 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
3,249 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
82%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
159
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
286
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
284
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
328
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
20
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,355 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,190 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Islip Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$127 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of West Islip Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$32,355
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Islip Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,190
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Islip Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Islip Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #22.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Beach Street Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Oquenock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Manetuck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Udall Road Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,949 students.
What is the rank of West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District is ranked #284 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Islip Union Free School District?
82% of West Islip Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is West Islip Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,190 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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