Seaford Union Free School District

1600 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783-1955
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Seaford 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,170 students in Seaford 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 Seaford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Seaford 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#101 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Seaford Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seaford Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seaford Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Seaford Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
12 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,852 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
85%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
171
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
14
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,550 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,873 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Seaford Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Seaford Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,550
$31,092
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Seaford Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,873
$31,961
This chart display average spending per public school student in Seaford Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Seaford Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1575 Seamans Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Seaford Manor School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1590 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Seaford Harbor School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Bayview St
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4180
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,170 students.
What is the rank of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District is ranked #100 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford Union Free School District?
85% of Seaford Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford 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 Seaford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,873 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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