East Rockaway Union Free School District

443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518-1299
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Rockaway 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,153 students in East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

East Rockaway Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#249 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Rockaway Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Rockaway Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Rockaway Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Rockaway Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
340 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
29%
# Black Students
49 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
658 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
57%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
34
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
90
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
7
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,152 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,513 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Rockaway Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of East Rockaway Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$36,152
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Rockaway Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,513
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Rockaway Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Rockaway Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,153 students.
What is the rank of East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District is ranked #266 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Rockaway Union Free School District?
57% of East Rockaway Union Free School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is East Rockaway Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,513 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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