Hempstead Union Free School District
School District · Hempstead, New York
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#568 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,663
+$9,883 vs New York median
District size
6,343 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Hempstead Union Free School District ranks #568 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Hempstead Union Free School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barack Obama Elementary School (6.7/10), Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (6.6/10), and Joseph Mcneil School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hempstead Union Free School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hempstead Union Free School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barack Obama Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Joseph Mcneil School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson Main Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hempstead High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | David Paterson School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hempstead Union Free School District
Hempstead Union Free School District is a Hempstead, New York school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 6,343 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1. District-level spending was $37,663 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Hempstead Union Free School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barack Obama Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hempstead Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 32.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hempstead Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hempstead Union Free School District with test data.
Schools in Hempstead Union Free School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Hempstead
- Total Enrollment
- 6,343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 289
- District spending per student
- $37,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hempstead Union Free School District?
The average composite rating for Hempstead Union Free School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District's district-level spending was $37,663 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hempstead Union Free School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hempstead Union Free School District is 21.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Barack Obama Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hempstead Union Free School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Across schools in Hempstead Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hempstead Union Free School District compare to other districts in New York?
Hempstead Union Free School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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