Center Moriches Union Free School District

529 Main St
Center Moriches, NY 11934-2206
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,453 students in Center Moriches 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 Center Moriches Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,453 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Center Moriches Union Free School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#368 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
62%
46%
45%
49%
90%
78%
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.72
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
66%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,849 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,286 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,849
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,286
$32,183

Best Center Moriches Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Moriches High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-0092
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Center Moriches Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-2519
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Huey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-9780
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,453 students.
What is the rank of Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District is ranked #366 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Moriches Union Free School District?
66% of Center Moriches Union Free School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Center Moriches Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,286 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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