Top Rankings
Island Park 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 415 students in Island Park Union Free School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in New York.
Public Preschool in Island Park Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,543 Schools
# Students
686 Students
664,788 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
55,298 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Island Park Union Free School District, which is ranked #505 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.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,755 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
72,776 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
199,852 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
30%
# Black Students
22 Students
111,993 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
347 Students
249,344 Students
% White Students
51%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
22,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
60,800
# Students in K Grade:
70
96,221
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
95,376
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
91,197
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
85,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
84,457
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
80,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
23,976
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
14,448
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
14,650
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
2,985
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
2,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
2,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
2,514
# Ungraded Students:
1
6,528
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $56,334 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $62,191 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$56,334
$31,353
Spending / Student
$62,191
$32,230
Best Island Park Union Free School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Radcliffe Rd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
