Top Rankings
Shoreham-Wading River Central 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,993 students in Shoreham-Wading River Central 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 Shoreham-Wading River Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
1,993 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, which is ranked #115 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 90-94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
29%
# Black Students
20 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,659 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
83%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
140
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
24
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,965 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 $37,074 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,965
$31,353
Spending / Student
$37,074
$32,230
Best Shoreham-Wading River Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoreham-wading River High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250a Rt 25a
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8264
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8264
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Albert G Prodell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Randall Rd
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wading River School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Wadng Rvr Mnr Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 821-8253
Grades: 3-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Miller Ave
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8232
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8232
Grades: K-2
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,993 students.
What is the rank of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District is ranked #115 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
83% of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Shoreham-Wading River Central School District?
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Shoreham-Wading River Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,074 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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