Uniondale Union Free School District

933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553-2499
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Uniondale Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,721 students in Uniondale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Uniondale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
5,721 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Uniondale Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#236 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Uniondale Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uniondale 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.
70%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uniondale 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.
75%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Uniondale Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,681 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
29%
# Black Students
1,891 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
33%
16%
# White Students
73 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
1%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 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:
328
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
344
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
349
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
375
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
513
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
500
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
571
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
541
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
508
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
516
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
32
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $39,193 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,544 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Uniondale 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
$232 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Uniondale 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
$39,193
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Uniondale Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$40,544
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Uniondale Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Uniondale Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uniondale High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,157 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 School Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
California Avenue Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Street Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Turtle Hook Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
Walnut Street Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Road Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,721 students.
What is the rank of Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale Union Free School District is ranked #216 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Uniondale Union Free School District?
64% of Uniondale Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Uniondale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,544 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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