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
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
215,025 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.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
194,752
# 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 $31,087. 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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,152
$31,087
Spending / Student
$34,513
$31,956
Best East Rockaway Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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