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West Islip Union Free School District


At a glance
521stof 874 New York districts▲ 5
Better than 40% of New York districts
100 Sherman Ave
West Islip, NY 11795-3237
·(631) 893-3200·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 40.4% of districts
7
Schools
3,816
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedWest Islip Senior High School88th of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Manetuck Elementary School up 222 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Beach Street Middle School 8.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
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1★
Summary:

The West Islip Union Free School District in New York operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

The Paul J Bellew Elementary School is a standout, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting over 75% proficiency in ELA and Math for 3rd and 4th graders. The West Islip Senior High School is also a top performer, with a 5-star rating and over 95% proficiency on several Regents exams. The district's middle schools, Udall Road Middle School and Beach Street Middle School, also perform well above the state average in ELA and Math.

While the district as a whole excels, there is some variation in school performance, with the top-performing schools significantly outpacing the lower-performing ones. The district may want to examine ways to ensure more consistent quality across all its schools, particularly in addressing potential equity concerns and the high chronic absenteeism rate at the high school. Overall, the West Islip Union Free School District offers a strong educational experience for its students, with several standout schools that are among the best in the state.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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