West Islip Union Free School District

100 Sherman Ave
West Islip, NY 11795-3237
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,867 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 20% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,867 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

West Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked #325 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#333 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Islip Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Islip Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Islip Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Islip Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Islip Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
526 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
30%
# Black Students
36 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,101 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
80%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
160
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
307
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
252
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
22
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,041 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,873 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Islip Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$127 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Islip Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,041
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Islip Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,873
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Islip Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Islip Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Islip Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Street Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Udall Road Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Manetuck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Oquenock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 419 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 3,867 students.
What is the rank of West Islip Union Free School District?
West Islip Union Free School District is ranked #325 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: 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?
80% of West Islip Union Free School District students are White, 14% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 $32,873 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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