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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 3 public elementary schools serving 765 students in West Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in West Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,699 Schools
# Students
1,548 Students
1,750,735 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
152,388 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
13,468 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
173,437 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
752 Students
517,152 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
29%
# Black Students
311 Students
284,563 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
301 Students
695,305 Students
% White Students
20%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,928 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
63,035 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
58,548
# Students in K Grade:
96
168,620
# 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
160,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
162,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
25,962
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
24,346
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
22,367
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
21,784
# Ungraded Students:
12
26,642
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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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