East Moriches Union Free School District

9 Adelaide Ave
East Moriches, NY 11940-1320
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in East Moriches Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Moriches Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
628 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Moriches Union Free School District, which is ranked #199 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#155 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
76%
52%
58%
49%
85-89%
78%
(2022-23)
11.6%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
73%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $49,083 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,232 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,083
$31,405
Spending / Student
$44,232
$32,283

Best East Moriches Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Moriches School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9 Adelaide Ave
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 628 students.
What is the rank of East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches Union Free School District is ranked #199 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Moriches Union Free School District?
73% of East Moriches Union Free School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches 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 East Moriches Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,232 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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