Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Unqua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unqua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Unqua Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Unqua Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unqua Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unqua Elementary School's ranking?
Unqua Elementary School is ranked #1631 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Unqua Elementary School often compared to?
Unqua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Unqua Elementary School?
496 students attend Unqua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Unqua Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Unqua Elementary School?
Unqua Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unqua Elementary School offer ?
Unqua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unqua Elementary School part of?
Unqua Elementary School is part of Massapequa Union Free School District.
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