Top Rankings
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,792 students in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,792 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
290 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which is ranked #88 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
302 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
549 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
30%
# Black Students
269 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
1,590 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
159
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
20
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,496 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 $45,999 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,496
$31,307
Spending / Student
$45,999
$32,183
Best Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W Hewlett High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Everit Ave
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Woodmere Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1170 Peninsula Blvd
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Hewlett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1570 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Longview Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Grades: 2-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Henrietta Pl
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 792-4600
Grades: PK-1
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,792 students.
What is the rank of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is ranked #88 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
57% of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,999 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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