Top Rankings
West Hempstead Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,869 students in West Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,869 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked #451 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 90-94% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#446 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
173 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
904 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
30%
# Black Students
377 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
340 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 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:
116
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
20
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,208 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,784 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,208
$31,307
Spending / Student
$34,784
$32,183
Best West Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 7-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwell Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Grades: 1-3
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Grades: 4-6
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,869 students.
What is the rank of West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #451 out of 1,015 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead Union Free School District?
49% of West Hempstead Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Hempstead Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,784 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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