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Ossining Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,890 students in Ossining Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Ossining Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,890 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
422 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ossining Union Free School District, which is ranked #779 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 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#779 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
142 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,250 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
29%
# Black Students
416 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
912 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
19%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
313
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
372
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
345
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
343
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
318
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
362
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
350
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
398
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
41
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,916 in this school district is less 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 $26,097 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,916
$31,353
Spending / Student
$26,097
$32,230
Best Ossining Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ossining High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 S Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5760
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: #22.
Anne M Dorner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Van Cortlandt Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5740
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #33.
Claremont School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Claremont Rd
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5830
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5830
Grades: 3-4
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Croton Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-2682
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-2682
Grades: 5
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside School
Magnet School
Pinesbridge Rd
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5780
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5780
Grades: K-2
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park School
Magnet School
22 Edward St
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5850
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-5850
Grades: PK-K
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ossining Union Free School District?
Ossining Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,890 students.
What is the rank of Ossining Union Free School District?
Ossining Union Free School District is ranked #779 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ossining Union Free School District?
66% of Ossining Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ossining Union Free School District?
Ossining Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Ossining Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,097 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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