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Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,595 students in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
2,595 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns, which is ranked #329 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 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,569 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
29%
# Black Students
67 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
787 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
30%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
195
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
35
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,766 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,002 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,766
$31,353
Spending / Student
$32,002
$32,230
Best Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sleepy Hollow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-8838
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-6275
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-6275
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Irving Interm School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 S Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4442
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4442
Grades: 3-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Paulding School
Magnet School
154 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-5526
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-5526
Grades: K-2
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
W L Morse School
Magnet School
30 Pocantico St
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4144
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4144
Grades: 1-2
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns manages 5 public schools serving 2,595 students.
What is the rank of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns is ranked #329 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
60% of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns?
Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,002 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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