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Brentwood 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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 17,826 students in Brentwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brentwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
17 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
17,826 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
1,262 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Brentwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #881 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 74% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
114 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
320 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
15,559 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
29%
# Black Students
1,273 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
446 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
2%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
1,234
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,393
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,266
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,239
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,252
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,329
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,360
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,384
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,386
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,476
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,574
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,462
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,290
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
163
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,196 in this school district is less 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 $23,851 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$431 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$425 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,196
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,851
$32,230
Best Brentwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 6th Ave
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 4,641 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2457
Grades: 1-5
| 744 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hemlock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hemlock Dr
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2451
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2451
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Wisconsin Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Melody Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2265
Grades: 1-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 W White St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2275
Grades: 1-5
| 855 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Devon Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2435
Grades: 1-5
| 942 students
Rank: #88.
Loretta Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Stahley St
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2246
Grades: 1-5
| 646 students
Rank: #99.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Wicks Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1010.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Udall Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48 Swan Ln
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2464
Grades: 1-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hilltop Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Grades: 6-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
785 Candlewood Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #1414.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Joselsen Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2261
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2261
Grades: K-5
| 980 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Elementary School
Magnet School
50 Timberline Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2525
Grades: PK-K
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freshman Center
Magnet School
33 Leahy Ave
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2541
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2541
Grades: 9
| 1,247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Park Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Mur Pl
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2251
Grades: K-1
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District manages 17 public schools serving 17,826 students.
What is the rank of Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District is ranked #881 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood Union Free School District?
87% of Brentwood Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brentwood Union Free School District?
Brentwood Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brentwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,851 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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