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Island Park Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 717 students in Island Park Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Island Park Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
717 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Island Park Union Free School District, which is ranked #506 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.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
38%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
51%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $53,898 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 $59,502 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$53,898
$31,307
Spending / Student
$59,502
$32,183
Best Island Park Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Radcliffe Rd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Trafalgar Blvd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2630
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2630
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Island Park Union Free School District?
Island Park Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of Island Park Union Free School District?
Island Park Union Free School District is ranked #506 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Island Park Union Free School District?
51% of Island Park Union Free School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Island Park Union Free School District?
Island Park 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 Island Park Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,502 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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