51爆料

Rockville Centre Union Free School District

128 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570-2298
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Rockville Centre 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,319 students in Rockville Centre 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.
51爆料s in Rockville Centre Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,319 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockville Centre Union Free School District, which is ranked #119 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#107 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
72%
52%
68%
49%
92%
78%
(21-22)
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
70%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,867 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,867
$31,324
Spending / Student
$35,455
$32,199

Best Rockville Centre Union Free School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Watson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William S Covert School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 255-8916
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hewitt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Riverside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
South Side High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,319 students.
What is the rank of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre Union Free School District is ranked #119 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
70% of Rockville Centre Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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