Top Rankings
Massapequa 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,481 students in Massapequa Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Massapequa Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
9 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
6,481 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
632 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Massapequa Union Free School District, which is ranked #135 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
111 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
630 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
30%
# Black Students
45 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
5,496 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
474
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
507
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
491
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
511
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
521
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
472
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
474
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
520
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
540
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
444
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
462
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
517
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
88
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,208 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 $35,043 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$227 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,208
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,043
$32,183
Best Massapequa Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massapequa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Grades: 10-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #22.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,550 students
Rank: #33.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Spruce St
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
154 E Lake Ave
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Birch Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Birch Ln
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Grades: K-5
| 669 students
Rank: #88.
Unqua Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Grades: 8-9
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,481 students.
What is the rank of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District is ranked #135 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Massapequa Union Free School District?
85% of Massapequa Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa 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 Massapequa Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,043 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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