Garden City School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
Schools in district
7 SCHOOLS
Hemlock School78 Bayberry Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-1800
Homestead School2 Homestead Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-1040
Locust School220 Boylston St, Garden City, NY 11530-6527
Stratford Avenue School97 Stratford Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-2532
Stewart School501 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4762
Garden City Middle School98 Cherry Valley Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-1555
Garden City High School170 Rockaway Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-1499
Test scores
Average meeting standards: 77.12%Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 252 | 1.19% | 13.49% | 61.51% | 23.81% | 85.32% |
| English | 4 | 247 | 3.24% | 21.05% | 37.65% | 38.06% | 75.71% |
| English | 5 | 221 | 13.57% | 29.41% | 28.51% | 28.51% | 57.01% |
| English | 6 | 203 | 4.43% | 19.7% | 22.17% | 53.69% | 75.86% |
| English | 7 | 201 | 9.45% | 20.4% | 41.79% | 28.36% | 70.15% |
| English | 8 | 173 | 3.47% | 20.81% | 38.15% | 37.57% | 75.72% |
| Math | 3 | 252 | 3.57% | 12.7% | 35.32% | 48.41% | 83.73% |
| Math | 4 | 244 | 3.69% | 18.03% | 35.66% | 42.62% | 78.28% |
| Math | 5 | 225 | 5.78% | 22.22% | 34.67% | 37.33% | 72% |
| Math | 6 | 207 | 1.93% | 12.56% | 39.13% | 46.38% | 85.51% |
| Math | 7 | 196 | 1.02% | 10.71% | 16.33% | 71.94% | 88.27% |
| Math | 8 | 77 | 5.19% | 16.88% | 41.56% | 36.36% | 77.92% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 210 | 1.9% | 18.1% | 61.9% | 18.1% | 80% |
| English | 4 | 216 | 5.56% | 26.85% | 41.67% | 25.93% | 67.59% |
| English | 5 | 185 | 5.41% | 29.73% | 35.68% | 29.19% | 64.86% |
| English | 6 | 190 | 6.84% | 38.95% | 27.37% | 26.84% | 54.21% |
| English | 7 | 186 | 3.23% | 17.74% | 40.86% | 38.17% | 79.03% |
| English | 8 | 176 | 2.84% | 18.18% | 45.45% | 33.52% | 78.98% |
| Math | 3 | 209 | 1.44% | 12.92% | 32.06% | 53.59% | 85.65% |
| Math | 4 | 207 | 1.93% | 21.26% | 35.27% | 41.55% | 76.81% |
| Math | 5 | 197 | 2.54% | 14.21% | 46.7% | 36.55% | 83.25% |
| Math | 6 | 187 | 3.74% | 18.72% | 25.67% | 51.87% | 77.54% |
| Math | 7 | 187 | 2.14% | 11.23% | 43.32% | 43.32% | 86.63% |
| Math | 8 | 64 | 1.56% | 62.5% | 23.44% | 12.5% | 35.94% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 206 | 3.88% | 14.08% | 59.22% | 22.82% | 82.04% |
| English | 4 | 187 | 6.95% | 27.81% | 32.62% | 32.62% | 65.24% |
| English | 5 | 185 | 12.97% | 29.73% | 37.84% | 19.46% | 57.3% |
| English | 6 | 174 | 3.45% | 29.89% | 34.48% | 32.18% | 66.67% |
| English | 7 | 162 | 3.09% | 19.14% | 37.04% | 40.74% | 77.78% |
| English | 8 | 140 | 5.71% | 20.71% | 40% | 33.57% | 73.57% |
| Math | 3 | 202 | 0.99% | 13.37% | 30.69% | 54.95% | 85.64% |
| Math | 4 | 182 | 3.3% | 22.53% | 35.71% | 38.46% | 74.18% |
| Math | 5 | 181 | 5.52% | 18.23% | 39.78% | 36.46% | 76.24% |
| Math | 6 | 177 | 3.39% | 14.69% | 33.33% | 48.59% | 81.92% |
| Math | 7 | 163 | 0% | 7.36% | 34.36% | 58.28% | 92.64% |
| Math | 8 | 60 | 10% | 46.67% | 36.67% | 6.67% | 43.33% |
Class sizes
Average: 22.89Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $112,661,581| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $112,661,581 | $115,805,283 | 2.79% |
| School tax levy | $97,228,089 | $100,667,313 | 3.54% |
| School enrollment | 3,820 | 3,882 | 1.62% |
| Reserve fund balance | $20,795,606 | $14,669,001 | -29.46% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,775,000 | $2,500,000 | -9.91% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $4,501,839 | $4,632,211 | 2.9% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $110,827,444 | $112,661,581 | 1.65% |
| School tax levy | $95,936,646 | $97,228,089 | 1.35% |
| School enrollment | 3,827 | 3,820 | -0.18% |
| Reserve fund balance | $16,682,083 | $14,382,083 | -13.79% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,500,000 | $2,775,000 | 11% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $4,431,596 | $4,506,463 | 1.69% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $110,158,627 | $110,827,444 | 0.61% |
| School tax levy | $94,898,011 | $95,936,646 | 1.09% |
| School enrollment | 3,862 | 3,760 | -2.64% |
| Reserve fund balance | $16,016,170 | $13,796,170 | -13.86% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $4,361,168 | $4,433,098 | 1.65% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 3.96% | 4.00% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $300,057| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal - Secondary | $201,992 | $0 | $0 | $201,992 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $300,057 | $93,057 | $0 | $393,114 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum | $182,375 | $52,367 | $0 | $234,742 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Personnel | $193,550 | $31,810 | $0 | $225,360 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $201,987 | $54,693 | $0 | $256,680 |
| Asst Director - Pupil Personnel Services | $132,958 | $0 | $0 | $132,958 |
| Principal - Primary | $149,887 | $0 | $0 | $149,887 |
| Director - Guidance | $150,507 | $0 | $0 | $150,507 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | $156,241 | $0 | $0 | $156,241 |
| Principal - Elementary | $157,499 | $0 | $0 | $157,499 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $159,665 | $0 | $0 | $159,665 |
| Director - Pupil Personnel Services | $160,065 | $0 | $0 | $160,065 |
| Director - Athletics | $177,407 | $0 | $0 | $177,407 |
| Director - Technology | $193,764 | $0 | $0 | $193,764 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director - Guidance | $150,507 | $0 | $0 | $150,507 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | $135,286 | $0 | $0 | $135,286 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $134,712 | $0 | $0 | $134,712 |
| Principal - Primary | $140,426 | $0 | $0 | $140,426 |
| Principal - Elementary | $148,364 | $0 | $0 | $148,364 |
| Principal - Secondary | $197,492 | $0 | $0 | $197,492 |
| Director - Athletics | $172,907 | $0 | $0 | $172,907 |
| Director - Technology | $193,764 | $0 | $0 | $193,764 |
| Asst Director - Pupil Personnel Services | $131,083 | $0 | $0 | $131,083 |
| Director - Pupil Personnel Services | $157,665 | $0 | $0 | $157,665 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Personnel | $188,000 | $34,257 | $0 | $222,257 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $196,235 | $54,550 | $0 | $250,785 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum | $178,000 | $52,028 | $0 | $230,028 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $289,910 | $91,045 | $0 | $380,955 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Superitendent for Curriculum | $212,315 | $58,796 | $0 | $271,111 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $281,466 | $92,544 | $0 | $374,010 |
| Assistant Superitendent for Business | $186,150 | $54,948 | $0 | $241,098 |
| Assistant Superitendent for Personnel | $185,000 | $45,382 | $0 | $230,382 |
| Director - Pupil Personnel Services | $154,025 | $0 | $0 | $154,025 |
| Director - Technology | $191,053 | $0 | $0 | $191,053 |
| Director - Guidance | $148,606 | $0 | $0 | $148,606 |
| Director - Athletics | $171,195 | $0 | $0 | $171,195 |
| Principal - Secondary | $194,950 | $0 | $0 | $194,950 |
| Principal - Elementary | $146,484 | $0 | $0 | $146,484 |
| Principal - Primary | $138,625 | $0 | $0 | $138,625 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $132,967 | $0 | $0 | $132,967 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | $133,564 | $0 | $0 | $133,564 |
Elections
Budget: $115,805,283| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $115,805,283 | 2.79% | Pass: 1,000-262 | Damianos (Tom) Pinou (859) ran unopposed. Michael Cassaro (855) ran unopposed for the seat of Robert Martin, who did not seek re-election. Stefanie Granville (924) ran unopposed for the one-year term remaining on the seat of Laura Hastings, who vacated early. | 3, by seat, 1,3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $112,661,581 | 1.65% | Pass: 1129-238 | Angela Heineman (1145). A proposition asks voters to approve spending $5.9 million in capital reserve funds to be used for new roofs at Homestead and Stratford elementary schools. The funds would also pay for new heating and air conditioning districtwide, hot water heaters, refinishing classroom doors and for mechanic and masonry work. The district in 2015 voted to establish the reserve fund. The district said the referendum will have no effect on the tax levy. Approved, 1199-163. | 1 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $110,827,444 | 0.61% | Pass: 1,315-324 | Laura Hastings and William C. Holub won after running unopposed. A proposition to spend up to $2.3 million from the district's capital-reserve fund on building work at the district's middle and high schools was approved 1,342-293. There would be no effect on taxes, the district said. | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: Kusum Sinha
56 Cathedral Ave.
Garden City, NY 11530-2819
516-478-1010
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