Top Rankings
Hewlett-Woodmere 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,810 students in Hewlett-Woodmere 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 Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,810 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which is ranked #87 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
279 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
511 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
29%
# Black Students
264 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
1,677 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
60%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
153
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
258
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
19
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,205 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,705 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,205
$31,092
Spending / Student
$45,705
$31,961
Best Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W Hewlett High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #22.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Hewlett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1570 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Longview Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Grades: 2-5
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Henrietta Pl
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Grades: PK-1
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,810 students.
What is the rank of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is ranked #87 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
60% of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere 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 Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,705 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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