Sachem Central School District
School District · Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,505
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,505
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Sachem Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sachem Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sachem High School East
Farmingville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tamarac Elementary School
Holbrook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#407 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,505
+$1,725 vs New York median
District size
11,729 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Sachem Central School District ranks #407 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Sachem Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sachem High School North (8.6/10), Sachem High School East (8.5/10), and Tamarac Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sachem Central School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Sachem Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachem High School North | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Sachem High School East | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Tamarac Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Wenonah School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Sagamore Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Seneca Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Cayuga School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Samoset Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Merrimac School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Chippewa Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sachem Central School District
Sachem Central School District is a Lake Ronkonkoma, New York school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 11,729 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $29,505 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Sachem Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sachem High School North, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Sachem Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sachem Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sachem Central School District with test data.
Schools in Sachem Central School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Total Enrollment
- 11,729
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,017
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sachem Central School District?
The average composite rating for Sachem Central School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sachem Central School District?
Sachem Central School District spends $29,505 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sachem Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sachem Central School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sachem Central School District?
Sachem High School North is the highest-rated school in Sachem Central School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Sachem Central School District?
Across schools in Sachem Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sachem Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Sachem Central School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 15 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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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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