Top Rankings
Sayville 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,677 students in Sayville 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 Sayville Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% 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
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,677 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Sayville Union Free School District, which is ranked #195 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
18 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,318 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
86%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
184
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
19
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,745 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,410 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,745
$31,092
Spending / Student
$34,410
$31,961
Best Sayville Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sayville High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20 Brook St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #22.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Cherry Ave
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Lincoln Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,677 students.
What is the rank of Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District is ranked #195 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sayville Union Free School District?
86% of Sayville Union Free School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville 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 Sayville Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,410 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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