Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center

11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center's student population of 550 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
53%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center often compared to?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Coleman Road School, Hawkins Path School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
550 students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offer ?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center part of?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is part of Middle Country Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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