Top Rankings
Florida Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Florida 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 Florida Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
709 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Florida Union Free School District, which is ranked #214 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
29%
# Black Students
46 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
423 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
39
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
9
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,731 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,841 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,731
$31,353
Spending / Student
$35,841
$32,230
Best Florida Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S S Seward Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 N Main St
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
478 Round Hill Rd
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florida Union Free School District?
Florida Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 709 students.
What is the rank of Florida Union Free School District?
Florida Union Free School District is ranked #214 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florida Union Free School District?
60% of Florida Union Free School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Florida Union Free School District?
Florida 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 Florida Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,841 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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