Top Rankings
Massapequa 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,490 students in Massapequa 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 Massapequa Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
9 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
6,490 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
623 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Massapequa Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
62%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
519 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
31 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
5,663 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
87%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
468
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
496
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
458
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
521
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
542
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
520
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
501
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
450
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
501
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
469
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
511
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
80
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,164 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,995 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$227 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,164
$31,092
Spending / Student
$34,995
$31,961
Best Massapequa Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massapequa High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #22.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Unqua Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Birch Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Birch Ln
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
154 E Lake Ave
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,573 students
Rank: #88.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Spruce St
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Grades: 9
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,490 students.
What is the rank of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District is ranked #76 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Massapequa Union Free School District?
87% of Massapequa Union Free School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa 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 Massapequa Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,995 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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