Westbury Union Free School District

2 Hitchcock Ln
Old Westbury, NY 11568-1615
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,793 students in Westbury Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Westbury Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,793 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Westbury Union Free School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#748 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Westbury Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westbury 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.
43%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westbury 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.
84%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Westbury Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,574 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
29%
# Black Students
1,003 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
21%
16%
# White Students
136 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
3%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
203
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
308
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
320
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
327
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
368
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
365
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
385
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
398
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
413
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
399
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,253 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,236 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Westbury 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
$164 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Westbury 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
$32,253
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Westbury 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
$34,236
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Westbury 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 Westbury Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westbury High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Grades: 9-12
| 1,595 students
Rank: #22.
Drexel Avenue School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Drexel Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5030
Grades: 1-5
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Powells Lane School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Powells Ln
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5125
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue School
Math: 14% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Park Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5109
Grades: 1-5
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Westbury Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Rockland St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5082
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dryden Street School
545 Dryden St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5039
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,793 students.
What is the rank of Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury Union Free School District is ranked #747 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westbury Union Free School District?
75% of Westbury Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Westbury Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,236 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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