Top Rankings
Seaford 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 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,181 students in Seaford 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 Seaford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,181 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Seaford Union Free School District, which is ranked #125 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
12 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,833 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
84%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
168
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
10
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,381 is higher 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 $31,712 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,381
$31,353
Spending / Student
$31,712
$32,230
Best Seaford Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaford Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1575 Seamans Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Seaford Manor School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1590 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Seaford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Seaford Harbor School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Bayview St
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4180
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4180
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,181 students.
What is the rank of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District is ranked #125 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford Union Free School District?
84% of Seaford Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford 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 Seaford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,712 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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