Top Rankings
Rockville Centre 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,319 students in Rockville Centre Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rockville Centre Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,319 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rockville Centre Union Free School District, which is ranked #91 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
556 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
30%
# Black Students
216 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
2,321 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
70%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
253
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
36
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,867 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,867
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,455
$32,183
Best Rockville Centre Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Covert School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Watson School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hewitt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
South Side High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,319 students.
What is the rank of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District is ranked #91 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
70% of Rockville Centre Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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