Long Beach City School District
School District · Long Beach, New York
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#160 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$39,590
+$11,810 vs New York median
District size
3,602 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Long Beach City School District ranks #160 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Long Beach City School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Elementary School (8.4/10), West Elementary School (8.4/10), and Lido Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Long Beach City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Long Beach City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | West Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lido Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Long Beach High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lindell Boulevard School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Long Beach Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Long Beach City School District
Long Beach City School District is a Long Beach, New York school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,602 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. District-level spending was $39,590 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Long Beach City School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Long Beach City School District students show an average math proficiency of 70.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Long Beach City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Long Beach City School District with test data.
Schools in Long Beach City School District
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Long Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 3,602
- Teachers (FTE)
- 375
- District spending per student
- $39,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Long Beach City School District?
Long Beach City School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Long Beach City School District?
The average composite rating for Long Beach City School District is 7.2/10. 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 Long Beach City School District?
Long Beach City School District's district-level spending was $39,590 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 Long Beach City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Long Beach City School District is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Long Beach City School District?
East Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Long Beach City School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Long Beach City School District?
Across schools in Long Beach City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Long Beach City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Long Beach City School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 6 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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