Top Rankings
Rockville Centre 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,319 students in Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,319 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rockville Centre Union Free School District, which is ranked #119 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
70%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,867 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,867
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,455
$32,183
Best Rockville Centre Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Watson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William S Covert School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hewitt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Riverside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
South Side High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,319 students.
What is the rank of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District is ranked #119 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
70% of Rockville Centre Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rockville Centre Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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