Photo: Americasroof · CC BY-SA 3.0Islandia’s public schools score below 75% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 36% of Islandia’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Islandia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 72% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Islandia’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 629 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Islandia’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 72% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Central Islip Union Free spends $32,308 per student and Hauppauge Union Free $38,545, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Islandia’s grade
C: better than 25% of New York school districts, #615 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Islandia, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Islandia · depends on your address
Ralph Reed School
Grades 7–8 · 1,192 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Central Islip
Hauppauge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Hauppauge
8th grade in Islandia · depends on your address
Ralph Reed School
Grades 7–8 · 1,192 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Central Islip
Hauppauge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Hauppauge
9th grade in Islandia · depends on your address
Central Islip Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,615 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Central Islip
Hauppauge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,038 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Hauppauge
10th grade in Islandia · depends on your address
Central Islip Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,615 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Central Islip
Hauppauge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,038 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Hauppauge
Islandia runs its own schools through grade 12 (Central Islip Union Free School District). From grade PK, students attend the Hauppauge Union Free School District. Its school is in Central Islip. Parts of Islandia (15% of its land) are served by Connetquot Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Islandia
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Islandia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Islandia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Islandia | C | Central Islip Union Free PK–12 · Hauppauge Union Free PK–12 |
Every school in Islandia
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Islandia’s schools
Are Islandia’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Islandia children attend score below 75% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #615 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Islandia in?
Two districts: Central Islip Union Free School District runs grades PK–12, and Hauppauge Union Free School District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Islandia kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Central Islip Senior High School and Hauppauge High School.
What is Islandia’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Central Islip Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Islandia spend per student?
$32,308 in Central Islip Union Free School District and $38,545 in Hauppauge Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Islandia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Islandia → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.