Top Rankings
Malverne 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,816 students in Malverne Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Malverne 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 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,816 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Malverne Union Free School District, which is ranked #457 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
155 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
533 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
30%
# Black Students
747 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
41%
16%
# White Students
324 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
140
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,502 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,941 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$33,502
$31,307

Spending / Student
$31,941
$32,183

Best Malverne Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malverne Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Ocean Ave
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6420
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Davison Avenue Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49 Davison Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-6462
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-6462
Grades: 3-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Howard T Herber Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Ocean Ave
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6445
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6445
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Lindner Pl
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6469
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-6469
Grades: K-2
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malverne Union Free School District?
Malverne Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,816 students.
What is the rank of Malverne Union Free School District?
Malverne Union Free School District is ranked #457 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malverne Union Free School District?
41% of Malverne Union Free School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malverne Union Free School District?
Malverne Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Malverne Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,941 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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