Baldwin Union Free School District

960 Hastings St
Baldwin, NY 11510-4798
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Baldwin 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,309 students in Baldwin 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 Baldwin Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
4,309 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baldwin Union Free School District, which is ranked #327 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#320 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
52%
56%
49%
82%
78%
97%
87.2%
(2022-23)
13.2%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
48%
15%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,374 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,670 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,374
$34,989
Spending / Student
$34,670
$36,024

Best Baldwin Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
841 E T Kloberg Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
860 Church St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Seaman Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 Stanton Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 Jackson St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3211 Schreiber Pl
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
551 Lenox Rd
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,309 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin Union Free School District is ranked #327 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin Union Free School District?
48% of Baldwin Union Free School District students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Baldwin Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,670 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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