Top Rankings
Massapequa 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,461 students in Massapequa 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.
Public Schools in Massapequa Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
6,461 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
623 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Massapequa Union Free School District, which is ranked #154 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
84%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,308 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,152 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$227 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,308
$31,371
Spending / Student
$35,152
$32,248
Best Massapequa Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Massapequa High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4925 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Mckenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Spruce St
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Massapequa Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5301
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Pittsburg Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5401
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
154 E Lake Ave
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Birch Lane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Birch Ln
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Unqua Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Gr: 9 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,461 students.
What is the rank of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa Union Free School District is ranked #154 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Massapequa Union Free School District?
84% of Massapequa Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massapequa Union Free School District?
Massapequa 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 Massapequa Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,152 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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