Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center

11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center serves 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
51%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center often compared to?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Coleman Road School, Hawkins Path School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
515 students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offer ?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center part of?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is part of Middle Country Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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