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Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District


At a glance
168thof 874 New York districts▲ 42
Better than 80% of New York districts
1 Johnson Pl
Woodmere, NY 11598-1312
·(516) 792-4800·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 80.8% of districts
5
Schools
2,745
Students
Top rankedOgden Elementary School438th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
Ogden Elementary School up 165 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Ogden Elementary School 7 students per teacher
Summary:

The Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is a high-performing school district in New York, comprising 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The district is known for its strong academic focus, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

George W Hewlett High School is the district's flagship, consistently ranked among the top high schools in New York and boasting exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state average in most Regents exams. Woodmere Middle School also stands out, ranking among the top middle schools in the state and demonstrating strong performance on NY State Assessments, with impressive proficiency rates. At the elementary level, Ogden Elementary School is a standout, consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York and showing high proficiency rates in subjects like Math and Science.

Overall, the Hewlett-Woodmere district is characterized by a strong focus on academic excellence, with all schools performing well above the state averages on Regents exams and NY State Assessments. The district also invests heavily in its students, with per-student spending ranging from $34,098 to $49,674, significantly higher than the state average. While the data suggests some potential equity concerns, particularly in 8th grade Math and Science at the middle school level, the district's overall performance and resource allocation indicate a commitment to providing a high-quality education for its students.

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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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