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Uniondale 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 8 public schools serving 6,021 students in Uniondale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Uniondale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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
8 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
6,021 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
544 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Uniondale Union Free School District, which is ranked #715 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 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#703 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
66%
30%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,241 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,524 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$232 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,241
$31,307
Spending / Student
$38,524
$32,183
Best Uniondale Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uniondale High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,150 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 School Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Turtle Hook Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Road Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lawrence Rd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 918-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,021 students.
What is the rank of Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale Union Free School District is ranked #715 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 Uniondale Union Free School District?
66% of Uniondale Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Uniondale Union Free School District?
Uniondale 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 Uniondale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,524 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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