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7.8 avg / 10

Port Washington Union Free School District

School District · Port Washington, New York

Students: 5,384
Teachers (FTE): 456

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,985

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#51 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$30,985

+$3,205 vs New York median

District size

5,384 students

Much larger than New York median

About Port Washington Union Free School District

Port Washington Union Free School District is a Port Washington, New York school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,384 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $30,985 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Port Washington Union Free School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is John Philip Sousa Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Port Washington Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.6% and ELA proficiency of 71.1%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Port Washington Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.6%
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ELA Proficiency 71.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Port Washington Union Free School District with test data.

District Details

State
New York
City
Port Washington
Total Enrollment
5,384
Teachers (FTE)
456
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Port Washington Union Free School District?

Port Washington Union Free School District has 7 schools in total — 5 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 Port Washington Union Free School District?

The average composite rating for Port Washington Union Free School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Port Washington Union Free School District?

Port Washington Union Free School District spends $30,985 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Washington Union Free School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Port Washington Union Free School District is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Port Washington Union Free School District?

John Philip Sousa Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Port Washington Union Free School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Port Washington Union Free School District?

Across schools in Port Washington Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Port Washington Union Free School District compare to other districts in New York?

Port Washington Union Free School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 7 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
72.6%
ELA Proficiency
71.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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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