Top Rankings
Babylon 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,533 students in Babylon 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 Babylon Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,533 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Babylon Union Free School District, which is ranked #128 of all 1,017 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
41 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,158 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
127
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
10
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,605 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,986 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,605
$31,353
Spending / Student
$33,986
$32,230
Best Babylon Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Babylon Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Railroad Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7920
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7920
Grades: 7-12
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
169 Park Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7980
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7980
Grades: 3-6
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Babylon Elementary School
Magnet School
171 Ralph Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7960
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7960
Grades: K-2
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Babylon Union Free School District?
Babylon Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,533 students.
What is the rank of Babylon Union Free School District?
Babylon Union Free School District is ranked #128 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Babylon Union Free School District?
76% of Babylon Union Free School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Babylon Union Free School District?
Babylon Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Babylon Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,986 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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