Top Rankings
West Babylon Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,592 students in West Babylon 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 West Babylon Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,592 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
340 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Babylon Union Free School District, which is ranked #252 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 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
137 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,129 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
29%
# Black Students
322 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
1,917 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
53%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
243
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
302
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
302
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
327
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,776 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,205 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,776
$31,092
Spending / Student
$32,205
$31,961
Best West Babylon Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Babylon Senior High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #22.
Santapogue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Herzel Blvd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
South Bay School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
West Babylon Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Old Farmingdale Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Brookvale Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Tooker Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Tooker Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,592 students.
What is the rank of West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon Union Free School District is ranked #252 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Babylon Union Free School District?
53% of West Babylon Union Free School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon 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 West Babylon Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,205 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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