Top Rankings
East Moriches Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in East Moriches Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Moriches Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
636 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Moriches Union Free School District, which is ranked #202 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
73%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $48,465 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,676 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,465
$31,307
Spending / Student
$43,676
$32,183
Best East Moriches Union Free School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Moriches School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Adelaide Ave
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 636 students.
What is the rank of East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches Union Free School District is ranked #202 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Moriches Union Free School District?
73% of East Moriches Union Free School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Moriches Union Free School District?
East Moriches 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 East Moriches Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,676 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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