Top Rankings
Florida Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Florida Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Florida Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
727 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florida Union Free School District, which is ranked #214 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
28%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
59%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,920 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 $34,953 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,920
$31,307
Spending / Student
$34,953
$32,183
Best Florida Union Free School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S S Seward Institute
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 N Main St
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Grades: 6-12
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
478 Round Hill Rd
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florida Union Free School District?
Florida Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Florida Union Free School District?
Florida Union Free School District is ranked #214 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florida Union Free School District?
59% of Florida Union Free School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florida Union Free School District?
Florida 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 Florida Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,953 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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