Top Rankings
Islip 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,685 students in Islip Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Islip Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,685 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Islip 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
138 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
920 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
29%
# Black Students
142 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,385 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
52%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
187
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
200
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,857 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 $31,478 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,857
$31,087
Spending / Student
$31,478
$31,956
Best Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islip High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2508 Union Blvd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #22.
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Grades: 2-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Islip Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Commack Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Commack Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Grades: 2-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Winganhauppauge Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Grades: K-1
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Islip Union Free School District?
Islip Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,685 students.
What is the rank of Islip Union Free School District?
Islip Union Free School District is ranked #335 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 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Islip Union Free School District?
52% of Islip Union Free School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Islip Union Free School District?
Islip Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Islip Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,478 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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