Top Rankings
Plainedge 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,878 students in Plainedge 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 Plainedge Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2,878 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Plainedge Union Free School District, which is ranked #183 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
160 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
29%
# Black Students
26 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,300 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
80%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
201
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
37
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,356 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 $32,162 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,356
$31,353
Spending / Student
$32,162
$32,230
Best Plainedge Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainedge Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Wyngate Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Eastplain School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Delaware Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Plainedge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
John H West School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Boundary Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7500
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7500
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Charles E Schwarting School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Flower Rd & Jerusalem Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,878 students.
What is the rank of Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge Union Free School District is ranked #183 out of 1,017 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainedge Union Free School District?
80% of Plainedge Union Free School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge 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 Plainedge Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,162 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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