Sachem School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
Schools in district
15 SCHOOLS
Grundy Avenue School950 Grundy Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741-2695
Hiawatha School97 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-5799
Lynwood Avenue School50 Lynwood Ave, Farmingville, NY 11738-1977
Nokomis School151 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741-1398
Waverly Avenue School1111 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742-1127
Sagamore Middle School57 Division St, Holtsville, NY 11742-1099
Seneca Middle School850 Main St, Holbrook, NY 11741-1691
Wenonah School251 Hudson Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755-2599
Cayuga School865 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755-3219
Merrimac School1090 Broadway Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741-5499
Chippewa Elementary School1 David Mello Dr, Holtsville, NY 11742-1499
Tamarac Elementary School50 Spence Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742-1999
Sachem High School North212 Smith Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-2229
Sachem High School East177 Granny Rd, Farmingville, NY 11738-2143
Samoset Middle School51 School St, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-2231
Test scores
Average meeting standards: 44.71%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 | 404 | 9.9% | 38.37% | 51.24% | 0.5% | 51.73% |
| English | 4 | 320 | 16.56% | 47.19% | 30.94% | 5.31% | 36.25% |
| English | 5 | 276 | 34.06% | 34.78% | 21.74% | 9.42% | 31.16% |
| English | 6 | 278 | 21.58% | 22.3% | 27.34% | 28.78% | 56.12% |
| English | 7 | 219 | 34.25% | 31.51% | 24.66% | 9.59% | 34.25% |
| English | 8 | 179 | 17.88% | 34.64% | 31.84% | 15.64% | 47.49% |
| Math | 3 | 398 | 15.83% | 36.43% | 33.67% | 14.07% | 47.74% |
| Math | 4 | 334 | 20.66% | 39.82% | 23.65% | 15.87% | 39.52% |
| Math | 5 | 268 | 33.96% | 28.36% | 21.27% | 16.42% | 37.69% |
| Math | 6 | 281 | 16.73% | 28.47% | 33.45% | 21.35% | 54.8% |
| Math | 7 | 217 | 11.52% | 28.11% | 37.33% | 23.04% | 60.37% |
| Math | 8 | 94 | 25.53% | 35.11% | 36.17% | 3.19% | 39.36% |
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 | 321 | 19.31% | 34.89% | 42.99% | 2.8% | 45.79% |
| English | 4 | 315 | 18.41% | 41.27% | 30.79% | 9.52% | 40.32% |
| English | 5 | 284 | 27.11% | 42.96% | 24.65% | 5.28% | 29.93% |
| English | 6 | 245 | 21.63% | 48.98% | 18.78% | 10.61% | 29.39% |
| English | 7 | 295 | 21.36% | 39.32% | 29.49% | 9.83% | 39.32% |
| English | 8 | 197 | 21.32% | 34.01% | 32.49% | 12.18% | 44.67% |
| Math | 3 | 310 | 18.06% | 28.39% | 34.52% | 19.03% | 53.55% |
| Math | 4 | 310 | 17.1% | 38.39% | 27.74% | 16.77% | 44.52% |
| Math | 5 | 271 | 24.72% | 31% | 33.58% | 10.7% | 44.28% |
| Math | 6 | 238 | 11.76% | 31.09% | 30.25% | 26.89% | 57.14% |
| Math | 7 | 276 | 18.84% | 29.35% | 31.16% | 20.65% | 51.81% |
| Math | 8 | 98 | 22.45% | 59.18% | 18.37% | 0% | 18.37% |
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 | 344 | 13.95% | 30.52% | 47.38% | 8.14% | 55.52% |
| English | 4 | 278 | 17.27% | 41.37% | 30.94% | 10.43% | 41.37% |
| English | 5 | 264 | 31.82% | 37.5% | 23.48% | 7.2% | 30.68% |
| English | 6 | 343 | 22.74% | 41.98% | 20.12% | 15.16% | 35.28% |
| English | 7 | 262 | 20.61% | 40.46% | 30.53% | 8.4% | 38.93% |
| English | 8 | 233 | 21.03% | 31.33% | 27.04% | 20.6% | 47.64% |
| Math | 3 | 335 | 13.43% | 37.61% | 25.37% | 23.58% | 48.96% |
| Math | 4 | 273 | 15.38% | 36.26% | 31.14% | 17.22% | 48.35% |
| Math | 5 | 271 | 21.03% | 35.79% | 29.89% | 13.28% | 43.17% |
| Math | 6 | 322 | 10.87% | 38.2% | 25.16% | 25.78% | 50.93% |
| Math | 7 | 241 | 10.79% | 31.54% | 36.1% | 21.58% | 57.68% |
| Math | 8 | 136 | 25.74% | 48.53% | 24.26% | 1.47% | 25.74% |
Class sizes
Average: 26Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $314,191,536| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $314,191,536 | $322,887,319 | 2.77% |
| School tax levy | $177,007,200 | $187,157,699 | 5.73% |
| School enrollment | 13,156 | 12,850 | -2.33% |
| Reserve fund balance | $12,689,186 | $17,000,000 | 33.97% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $12,567,661 | $12,915,493 | 2.77% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $306,407,294 | $314,191,536 | 2.54% |
| School tax levy | $171,070,969 | $177,007,200 | 3.47% |
| School enrollment | 13,453 | 13,158 | -2.19% |
| Reserve fund balance | $3,213,019 | $5,169,530 | 60.89% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $9,887,651 | $12,561,023 | 27.04% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 3.23% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $298,363,205 | $306,407,294 | 2.7% |
| School tax levy | $169,779,032 | $171,070,969 | 0.76% |
| School enrollment | 13,560 | 13,325 | -1.73% |
| Reserve fund balance | $3,200,218 | $2,900,218 | -9.37% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,300,000 | $0 | 100% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $16,577 | $4,016,577 | 24129.82% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 0.01% | 1.31% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $234,600| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Special Education | $170,862 | $0 | $0 | $170,862 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $234,600 | $34,670 | $9,613 | $278,883 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Instruction | $172,000 | $27,627 | $0 | $199,627 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Personnel | $175,000 | $49,744 | $0 | $224,744 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Administration | $175,000 | $49,744 | $0 | $224,744 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business & Op. | $205,000 | $41,926 | $0 | $246,926 |
| Director of Facilities | $137,691 | $0 | $0 | $137,691 |
| Ass't. Coord. for Student Services | $138,742 | $0 | $0 | $138,742 |
| School Business Administrator | $142,361 | $0 | $0 | $142,361 |
| Secondary Ass't Principal | $144,739 | $0 | $0 | $144,739 |
| Director of P.E. Health & Athletics | $150,550 | $0 | $0 | $150,550 |
| Admin. for Federal Programs/Grants | $154,098 | $0 | $0 | $154,098 |
| Admin. for Instructional Technology | $157,299 | $0 | $0 | $157,299 |
| Elementary Principal | $158,099 | $0 | $0 | $158,099 |
| Secondary Principal | $163,659 | $0 | $0 | $163,659 |
| Director of Information Systems | $165,952 | $0 | $0 | $165,952 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Superintendent Personnel | $168,028 | $54,065 | $0 | $222,093 |
| Asst. Coord. for Student Services | $138,742 | $0 | $0 | $138,742 |
| Coordinator for Student Services | $170,862 | $0 | $0 | $170,862 |
| Director of Information Systems | $161,633 | $0 | $0 | $161,633 |
| Facilities Director | $137,691 | $0 | $0 | $137,691 |
| School Business Administrator | $138,611 | $0 | $0 | $138,611 |
| Elementary Principal | $157,699 | $0 | $0 | $157,699 |
| Secondary Assistant Principal | $144,039 | $0 | $0 | $144,039 |
| Secondary Principal | $155,599 | $0 | $0 | $155,599 |
| Assistant. Superintendent Elementary | $166,728 | $44,166 | $0 | $210,894 |
| Deputy Superintendent | $185,991 | $54,065 | $0 | $240,056 |
| Administrator for Instructional Technology | $157,299 | $0 | $0 | $157,299 |
| Administrator for Federal Programs | $154,098 | $0 | $0 | $154,098 |
| Admin. Ass't. Pe, Health & Athletics | $144,739 | $0 | $0 | $144,739 |
| Director Pe, Health & Athletics | $172,714 | $0 | $0 | $172,714 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $230,000 | $66,358 | $8,600 | $304,958 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Information Systems | $161,633 | $0 | $0 | $161,633 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $244,000 | $67,210 | $11,280 | $322,490 |
| Coordinator for Student Services | $167,410 | $0 | $0 | $167,410 |
| Asst. Coord. for Student Services | $134,847 | $0 | $0 | $134,847 |
| Director of P.E. Health And Athletics | $169,162 | $0 | $0 | $169,162 |
| Admin. Asst. P.E. Health And Athletics | $144,739 | $0 | $0 | $144,739 |
| Admin. for Federal Programs | $150,689 | $0 | $0 | $150,689 |
| Admin. Asst. for Instructional Tech. | $156,999 | $0 | $0 | $156,999 |
| Associate Superintendent for Bus. | $251,388 | $56,982 | $0 | $308,370 |
| Deputy Superintendent - Secondary | $178,150 | $52,755 | $0 | $230,905 |
| Asst. Superintendent - Elementary | $146,450 | $40,508 | $0 | $186,958 |
| Assistant Superintendent - Personnel | $166,121 | $52,755 | $0 | $218,876 |
| Secondary Principal | $152,398 | $0 | $0 | $152,398 |
| Secondary Asst Principal | $142,639 | $0 | $0 | $142,639 |
| Elementary Principal | $157,699 | $0 | $0 | $157,699 |
| School Business Administrator | $138,611 | $0 | $0 | $138,611 |
| School Personnel Administrator | $141,810 | $0 | $0 | $141,810 |
| Director of Facilities | $138,391 | $0 | $0 | $138,391 |
Elections
Budget: $322,887,319| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $322,887,319 | 2.77% | Pass: 2,688-1,491 | William Coggin (2,851), Laura Slattery (2,952) and Meredith Volpe (2,892) ran unopposed; Robert Scavo (incumbent) did not seek re-election. | 3, at-large, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $314,191,536 | 2.54% | Pass: 2,998-1,175 | Teri Ahearn (2,780), Victor J. Canales (2,816) and Dorothy Roberts (2,865) ran unopposed. | 3 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $306,407,294 | 2.70% | Pass: 4,229-1,431 | Tony Falco (2,682), Mike Matlat (2,422) and Sara Wottawa (2,225) won; Carol Locklin (1,997), Bevin Llanes (1,886) and Alexander Wilson (1,363) lost. | 3 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: Kenneth Graham
51 School St.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11741-1890
631-471-1336
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