West Hempstead School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
Schools in district
5 SCHOOLS
Cornwell Avenue School250 Cornwell Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552-3444
Chestnut Street School252 Chestnut St, West Hempstead, NY 11552-2418
West Hempstead Middle School450 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead, NY 11552-2857
West Hempstead High School400 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead, NY 11552-2898
George Washington School347 William St, West Hempstead, NY 11552-1337
Test scores
Average meeting standards: 41.07%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 | 89 | 10.11% | 29.21% | 53.93% | 6.74% | 60.67% |
| English | 4 | 93 | 21.51% | 49.46% | 25.81% | 3.23% | 29.03% |
| English | 5 | 99 | 41.41% | 21.21% | 25.25% | 12.12% | 37.37% |
| English | 6 | 84 | 30.95% | 25% | 17.86% | 26.19% | 44.05% |
| English | 7 | 79 | 30.38% | 32.91% | 27.85% | 8.86% | 36.71% |
| English | 8 | 75 | 17.33% | 32% | 29.33% | 21.33% | 50.67% |
| Math | 3 | 88 | 14.77% | 25% | 29.55% | 30.68% | 60.23% |
| Math | 4 | 93 | 26.88% | 39.78% | 20.43% | 12.9% | 33.33% |
| Math | 5 | 103 | 59.22% | 13.59% | 15.53% | 11.65% | 27.18% |
| Math | 6 | 80 | 18.75% | 23.75% | 38.75% | 18.75% | 57.5% |
| Math | 7 | 73 | 28.77% | 28.77% | 20.55% | 21.92% | 42.47% |
| Math | 8 | 44 | 54.55% | 31.82% | 13.64% | 0% | 13.64% |
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 | 109 | 27.52% | 20.18% | 43.12% | 9.17% | 52.29% |
| English | 4 | 83 | 14.46% | 46.99% | 27.71% | 10.84% | 38.55% |
| English | 5 | 89 | 17.98% | 51.69% | 21.35% | 8.99% | 30.34% |
| English | 6 | 88 | 18.18% | 40.91% | 21.59% | 19.32% | 40.91% |
| English | 7 | 93 | 17.2% | 37.63% | 34.41% | 10.75% | 45.16% |
| English | 8 | 72 | 27.78% | 33.33% | 36.11% | 2.78% | 38.89% |
| Math | 3 | 107 | 20.56% | 23.36% | 27.1% | 28.97% | 56.07% |
| Math | 4 | 78 | 21.79% | 43.59% | 24.36% | 10.26% | 34.62% |
| Math | 5 | 89 | 38.2% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 14.61% | 38.2% |
| Math | 6 | 79 | 18.99% | 26.58% | 30.38% | 24.05% | 54.43% |
| Math | 7 | 89 | 25.84% | 33.71% | 32.58% | 7.87% | 40.45% |
| Math | 8 | 56 | 41.07% | 50% | 8.93% | 0% | 8.93% |
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 | 89 | 16.85% | 33.71% | 39.33% | 10.11% | 49.44% |
| English | 4 | 90 | 23.33% | 45.56% | 22.22% | 8.89% | 31.11% |
| English | 5 | 91 | 31.87% | 37.36% | 23.08% | 7.69% | 30.77% |
| English | 6 | 111 | 27.03% | 41.44% | 24.32% | 7.21% | 31.53% |
| English | 7 | 93 | 33.33% | 46.24% | 16.13% | 4.3% | 20.43% |
| English | 8 | 86 | 25.58% | 44.19% | 26.74% | 3.49% | 30.23% |
| Math | 3 | 89 | 15.73% | 26.97% | 26.97% | 30.34% | 57.3% |
| Math | 4 | 92 | 23.91% | 32.61% | 25% | 18.48% | 43.48% |
| Math | 5 | 88 | 26.14% | 29.55% | 30.68% | 13.64% | 44.32% |
| Math | 6 | 105 | 15.24% | 40% | 22.86% | 21.9% | 44.76% |
| Math | 7 | 86 | 32.56% | 44.19% | 18.6% | 4.65% | 23.26% |
| Math | 8 | 56 | 64.29% | 30.36% | 5.36% | 0% | 5.36% |
Class sizes
Average: 19.78Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $59,943,330| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $59,943,330 | $61,122,822 | 1.97% |
| School tax levy | $44,566,967 | $45,594,326 | 2.31% |
| School enrollment | 1,961 | 1,921 | -2.04% |
| Reserve fund balance | $6,741,432 | $8,241,432 | 22.25% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $628,603 | $800,000 | 27.27% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $3,278,391 | $2,444,913 | -25.42% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 5.47% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $59,140,824 | $59,943,330 | 1.36% |
| School tax levy | $43,823,899 | $44,566,967 | 1.7% |
| School enrollment | 1,981 | 1,961 | -1.01% |
| Reserve fund balance | $3,443,258 | $3,100,000 | -9.97% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $500,000 | $600,000 | 20% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $2,365,631 | $2,400,000 | 1.45% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $59,494,066 | $59,140,824 | -0.59% |
| School tax levy | $42,980,324 | $43,823,899 | 1.96% |
| School enrollment | 2,011 | 1,976 | -1.74% |
| Reserve fund balance | $2,486,650 | $1,505,650 | -39.45% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $960,000 | $500,000 | 47.92% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $2,059,430 | $1,550,000 | -24.74% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 3.46% | 2.62% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $230,000| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Principal | $176,747 | $0 | $0 | $176,747 |
| Middle School Principal | $150,960 | $0 | $0 | $150,960 |
| Elementary Principal George Washington | $148,447 | $0 | $0 | $148,447 |
| Elementary Principal Cornwell | $145,860 | $0 | $0 | $145,860 |
| Director of English | $139,138 | $0 | $0 | $139,138 |
| Director of Athletics & Phys Ed. | $135,923 | $0 | $0 | $135,923 |
| Director of Guidance & Asst. Principal | $133,182 | $0 | $0 | $133,182 |
| Director of Science | $132,651 | $0 | $0 | $132,651 |
| Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instr. | $180,990 | $55,608 | $0 | $236,598 |
| Asst. Superintendent for Business & Operations | $172,000 | $54,496 | $0 | $226,496 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $230,000 | $3,311 | $3,000 | $236,311 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal - Gw Elementary | $143,575 | $0 | $0 | $143,575 |
| Director - Science | $130,050 | $0 | $0 | $130,050 |
| Director - Guidance | $130,570 | $0 | $0 | $130,570 |
| Director - Athletics & Pe | $133,307 | $0 | $0 | $133,307 |
| Director - English | $136,449 | $0 | $0 | $136,449 |
| Director - PPS | $152,939 | $0 | $0 | $152,939 |
| Principal - Middle School | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $140,000 |
| Principal - Ca Elementary | $160,897 | $0 | $0 | $160,897 |
| Principal - High School | $173,340 | $0 | $0 | $173,340 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curr. & Instruction | $174,000 | $54,256 | $0 | $228,256 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations | $172,000 | $33,346 | $0 | $205,346 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $230,000 | $4,503 | $3,650 | $238,153 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent of Schools | $225,038 | $64,572 | $3,000 | $292,610 |
| Director of English | $133,813 | $0 | $0 | $133,813 |
| Principal - Elementary | $140,760 | $0 | $0 | $140,760 |
| Assistant Principal - High School | $146,782 | $0 | $0 | $146,782 |
| Director of Pupil Personnel Services | $149,940 | $0 | $0 | $149,940 |
| Principal - Middle School | $150,960 | $0 | $0 | $150,960 |
| Principal - High School | $165,992 | $0 | $0 | $165,992 |
| Asst Supt for Business & Operations | $162,000 | $34,433 | $0 | $196,433 |
| Asst Supt for Curriculum & Instruction | $172,000 | $55,425 | $0 | $227,425 |
Elections
Budget: $61,122,822| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61,122,822 | 1.97% | Pass: 1,089-863 | Andrea Shinsato (1,018) defeated Perry Fogg. Tony Katrakazis (1,025) defeated Sarah Esses. Caitlin Close did not seek re-election; Byars Cole (973) defeated Carol Dolan. | 3, by seat, 1,3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59,943,330 | 1.36% | Pass: 801-404 | Vincent Trocchia (804) ran unopposed. Joseph Magaraci (752) defeated Nicholas Hoh (353). | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59,140,824 | -0.59% | Pass: 870-544 | Incumbent Patricia Greaves (951) beat Steven A. Feldman (399) for the first seat; incumbents Karen Brohm and Rudolf Schindler won after running unopposed. | 3 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: Patricia Sullivan-kriss
252 Chestnut St.
West Hempstead, NY 11552-2455
516-390-3107
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