Top Rankings
East Rockaway Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,134 students in East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,134 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Rockaway Union Free School District, which is ranked #304 of all 1,015 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
357 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
30%
# Black Students
50 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
605 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
53%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
76
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
10
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,757 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,092 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$36,757
$31,307

Spending / Student
$35,092
$32,183

Best East Rockaway Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,134 students.
What is the rank of East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway Union Free School District is ranked #304 out of 1,015 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Rockaway Union Free School District?
53% of East Rockaway Union Free School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Rockaway Union Free School District?
East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,092 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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