Serving 405 students in grades 5-7, Willets Road School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willets Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Willets Road School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willets Road School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willets Road School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willets Road School's ranking?
Willets Road School is ranked #481 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Willets Road School often compared to?
Willets Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herricks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Willets Road School?
405 students attend Willets Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willets Road School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willets Road School?
Willets Road School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willets Road School offer ?
Willets Road School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willets Road School part of?
Willets Road School is part of East Williston Union Free School District.
School Reviews
4 2/22/2021
I liked my time at Willets. Most of the teachers were good, most lessons were pretty engaging, and pretty diverse. The problem is that sports are not great and clubs are heavily under-funded. I would most likely send my kids to Willets.
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