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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,548 students in West Hempstead Union Free 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 West Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,548 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
West Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked #359 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 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
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
752 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
29%
# Black Students
311 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
301 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
20%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 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:
96
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,508 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,997 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,508
$31,353
Spending / Student
$41,997
$32,230
Best West Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
Magnet 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
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwell Avenue School
Magnet 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
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
Magnet 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
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chestnut Street School
Magnet School
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: K-1
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,548 students.
What is the rank of West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #359 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: 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, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $41,997 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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