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Freeport 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 8 public schools serving 6,345 students in Freeport Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Freeport Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
8 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,345 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
522 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Freeport Union Free School District, which is ranked #568 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 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
21 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,499 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
29%
# Black Students
1,358 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
21%
16%
# White Students
281 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
5%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 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:
406
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
436
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
420
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
460
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
517
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
693
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
618
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
463
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
474
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
43
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,546 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$187 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,406
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,546
$32,230
Best Freeport Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 S Brookside Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5300
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,264 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Leo F Giblyn School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Grades: K-4
| 541 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Visions Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Bayview Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Grades: K-4
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Archer Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Archer St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Caroline G Atkinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 W Seaman Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Grades: 5-6
| 928 students
Rank: #77.
John W Dodd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Pine St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Grades: 7-8
| 986 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Avenue School
Magnet School
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Grades: PK-2
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,345 students.
What is the rank of Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District is ranked #568 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 Freeport Union Free School District?
71% of Freeport Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Freeport Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,546 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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