Top Rankings
Roosevelt 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,033 students in Roosevelt Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Roosevelt Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,033 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roosevelt Union Free School District, which is ranked #909 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 87% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#908 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
62%
30%
% Black
36%
16%
% White
n/a
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,339 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,240 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,339
$31,307
Spending / Student
$32,240
$32,183
Best Roosevelt Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wagner Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7203
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #22.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Centennial Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Rose School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Rose Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Clinton Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7700
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roosevelt Union Free School District?
Roosevelt Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,033 students.
What is the rank of Roosevelt Union Free School District?
Roosevelt Union Free School District is ranked #909 out of 1,015 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 Roosevelt Union Free School District?
62% of Roosevelt Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roosevelt Union Free School District?
Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,240 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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