Top Rankings
Islip Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,644 students in Islip Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Islip Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,644 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked #630 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
961 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
29%
# Black Students
147 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
1,308 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
183
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
13
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,367 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,966 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,367
$31,353
Spending / Student
$31,966
$32,230
Best Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islip High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2508 Union Blvd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #22.
Islip Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Grades: 2-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Commack Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Commack Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Grades: 2-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wing Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Winganhauppauge Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Grades: K-1
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Islip Union Free School District?
Islip Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,644 students.
What is the rank of Islip Union Free School District?
Islip Union Free School District is ranked #630 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Islip Union Free School District?
50% of Islip Union Free School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Islip Union Free School District?
Islip 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 Islip Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,966 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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