Top Rankings
West Islip Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,871 students in West Islip 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 Islip Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,871 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
374 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
West Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked #325 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
78 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
498 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
27 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,155 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
81%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
158
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
269
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
283
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
262
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
296
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
309
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
331
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
25
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,007 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 $32,839 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,007
$31,353
Spending / Student
$32,839
$32,230
Best West Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Islip Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Bayview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Udall Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Manetuck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #77.
Oquenock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,871 students.
What is the rank of West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District is ranked #325 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Islip Union Free School District?
81% of West Islip Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip 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 Islip Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,839 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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