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Shelter Island Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 183 students in Shelter Island Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Shelter Island Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
183 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelter Island Union Free School District, which is ranked #597 of all 1,007 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#578 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% White
65%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $65,874 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $71,956 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$65,874
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$71,956
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Shelter Island Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelter Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 N Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelter Island Union Free School District?
Shelter Island Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of Shelter Island Union Free School District?
Shelter Island Union Free School District is ranked #597 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelter Island Union Free School District?
65% of Shelter Island Union Free School District students are White, 30% 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 Shelter Island Union Free School District?
Shelter Island Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Shelter Island Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $71,956 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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