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Wyandanch Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,669 students in Wyandanch Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Wyandanch Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
2,669 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wyandanch Union Free School District, which is ranked #970 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 65-69% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#967 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
78%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,724 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
29%
# Black Students
904 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
34%
16%
# White Students
22 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
180
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
48
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,595 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,693
$31,353
Spending / Student
$25,595
$32,230
Best Wyandanch Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyandanch Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 S 32nd St
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0450
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0450
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Milton L Olive Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Garden City Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0525
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0525
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
792 Mount Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0555
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0555
Grades: 3-5
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
Magnet School
792 Mount Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0580
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 870-0580
Grades: PK-2
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Wyandanch Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,669 students.
What is the rank of Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Wyandanch Union Free School District is ranked #970 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wyandanch Union Free School District?
65% of Wyandanch Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Wyandanch Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wyandanch Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,595 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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