Greenwood Lake Union Free School District

1247 Lakes Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Greenwood Lake 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in Greenwood Lake Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Greenwood Lake Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
444 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Greenwood Lake Union Free School District, which is ranked #99 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#124 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
29%
# Black Students
9 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
288 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
65%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
42
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $56,637 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,252 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$56,637
$31,092
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$57,252
$31,961
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Greenwood Lake Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Greenwood Lake Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Lake Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1247 Lakes Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-8678
Grades: 4-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 Waterstone Rd
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
(845) 477-2411
Grades: K-3
| 165 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greenwood Lake Union Free School District?
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 444 students.
What is the rank of Greenwood Lake Union Free School District?
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District is ranked #99 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood Lake Union Free School District?
65% of Greenwood Lake Union Free School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenwood Lake Union Free School District?
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Greenwood Lake Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,252 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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