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Central Islip 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 8 public schools serving 7,490 students in Central Islip Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Central Islip Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
7,490 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
497 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Central Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked #922 of all 1,019 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 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#913 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
78%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,039 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
29%
# Black Students
1,081 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
168 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
2%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
531
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
501
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
519
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
539
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
555
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
548
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
569
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
567
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
614
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
596
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
593
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
39
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,201 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,220 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$234 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$211 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,201
$31,092
Spending / Student
$28,220
$31,961
Best Central Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Islip Senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 2,404 students
Rank: #22.
Francis J O'neill School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Clayton St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5060
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5060
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Marguerite L Mulvey School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 E Cherry St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5059
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5059
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Andrew T Morrow School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 Sycamore Ave
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 348-5037
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 348-5037
Grades: K-6
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph Reed School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Half Mile Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Grades: 7-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #77.
Cordello Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Cordello Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-4189
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-4189
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Broadway
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5041
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5041
Grades: K-6
| 999 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Islip Union Free School District?
Central Islip Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 7,490 students.
What is the rank of Central Islip Union Free School District?
Central Islip Union Free School District is ranked #922 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Islip Union Free School District?
81% of Central Islip Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Islip Union Free School District?
Central Islip Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Central Islip Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,220 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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