Top Rankings
Hempstead 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 5,758 students in Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
5,758 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked #960 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 increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#950 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
78%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
23 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,376 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
29%
# Black Students
1,130 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
88 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
2%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
324
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
356
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
409
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
388
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
445
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
482
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
476
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
467
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
418
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
465
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
63
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,049 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,900 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$248 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$259 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,049
$31,353
Spending / Student
$44,900
$32,230
Best Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,866 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Main Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-6
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
David Paterson School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Grades: 7-8
| 938 students
Rank: #66.
Rhodes Academy Of Humanities And The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4801
Grades: K-6
| 739 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph Mcneil School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Grades: PK-K
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,758 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #960 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 Hempstead Union Free School District?
76% of Hempstead Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hempstead Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,900 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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