East Rockaway Union Free School District

443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518-1299
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,134 students in East Rockaway Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Rockaway Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,134 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Rockaway Union Free School District, which is ranked #304 of all 1,015 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#293 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
50%
52%
56%
49%
85%
78%
(22-23)
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
53%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,757 is higher 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 $35,092 is higher 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
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,757
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,092
$32,183

Best East Rockaway Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 316 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 1,134 students.
What is the rank of East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District is ranked #304 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Rockaway Union Free School District?
53% of East Rockaway Union Free School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Rockaway Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,092 is higher 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: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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