Top Rankings
Port Jefferson 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 933 students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jefferson Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
933 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Port Jefferson Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
13 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
696 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
75%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
43
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
11
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $48,124 is higher than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,006 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,124
$31,087
Spending / Student
$48,006
$31,956
Best Port Jefferson Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Port Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 933 students.
What is the rank of Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District is ranked #151 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
75% of Port Jefferson Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,006 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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