Top Rankings
Center Moriches Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,453 students in Center Moriches Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Center Moriches Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,453 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Center Moriches Union Free School District, which is ranked #569 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#570 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
66%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,849 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,286 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,849
$31,333
Spending / Student
$29,286
$32,210
Best Center Moriches Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Moriches High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-0092
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-0092
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Huey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-9780
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-9780
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Center Moriches Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-2519
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,453 students.
What is the rank of Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District is ranked #569 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Moriches Union Free School District?
66% of Center Moriches Union Free School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Center Moriches Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Center Moriches Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,286 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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