Top Rankings
Sachem Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,727 students in Sachem Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sachem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
15 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
11,727 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
992 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sachem Central School District, which is ranked #375 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
30 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
664 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,678 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
465 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
7,479 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
64%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
766
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
874
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
774
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
821
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
792
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
858
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
896
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
916
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
956
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
954
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
997
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,011
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
998
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
114
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,209 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$331 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,244
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,209
$32,230
Best Sachem Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sachem High School North
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 Smith Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #22.
Sachem High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
177 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cayuga School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Hawkins Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wenonah School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Hudson Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Sagamore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Division St
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 933 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimac School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Broadway Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Chippewa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 David Mello Dr
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #88.
Tamarac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Samoset Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1010.
Waverly Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1111.
Seneca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1212.
Lynwood Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lynwood Ave
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1313.
Hiawatha School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1414.
Nokomis School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Holbrook Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1515.
Grundy Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District manages 15 public schools serving 11,727 students.
What is the rank of Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District is ranked #375 out of 1,017 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sachem Central School District?
64% of Sachem Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sachem Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,209 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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