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Copiague 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 6 public schools serving 4,635 students in Copiague 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 Copiague Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,635 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Copiague Union Free School District, which is ranked #885 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% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
72 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,167 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
29%
# Black Students
881 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
19%
16%
# White Students
427 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
302
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
329
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
400
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
323
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
332
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
427
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
359
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
3
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,589 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 $27,857 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,589
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,857
$32,230
Best Copiague Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Dixon Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #22.
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Copiague Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #66.
Susan E Wiley School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Scudder Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Grades: K-5
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,635 students.
What is the rank of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District is ranked #885 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 Copiague Union Free School District?
68% of Copiague Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague 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 Copiague Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,857 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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