Top Rankings
Baldwin Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,357 students in Baldwin 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 Baldwin Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,357 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Baldwin Union Free School District, which is ranked #285 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
219 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,432 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
29%
# Black Students
2,101 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
48%
16%
# White Students
408 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
275
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
327
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
401
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
66
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,017 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,089
$31,353
Spending / Student
$29,017
$32,230
Best Baldwin Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
841 E T Kloberg Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #22.
Steele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Church St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Stanton Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Plaza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Seaman Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Jackson St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Baldwin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3211 Schreiber Pl
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #77.
Lenox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 Lenox Rd
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,357 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin Union Free School District is ranked #285 out of 1,017 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin Union Free School District?
48% of Baldwin Union Free School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin Union Free School District?
Baldwin 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 Baldwin Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,017 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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