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Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

Public PK-K

 11 Unity Dr
       Centereach, NY  11720-2709

(631) 285-8760

District: Middle Country Central School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,113 Help


Students who attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center usually attend:

Middle:    Dawnwood Middle School
High:    Centereach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  27.5 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
30.9%
Asian:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (30.9%), Asian (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center is 27.5, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Middle Country Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center employs 19.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center is $19,113, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Middle Country Central School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middle Country Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Country Central School District 726th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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by a parent
Sunday, April 26, 2020

Open Quote I was disappointed in my child's kindergarten experience. I had high hopes for him. I felt like he wasn't challenged enough. I honestly feel like the teaching was watered down and the expectations were low. They need to challenge the high achievers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1990 37 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1991 28 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1992 23 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1993 32 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1994 30 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1995 65 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1996 65 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1997 495 12 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 440 11 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 459 8 15 16 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 667 11 18 18 0 n/a n/a 12 726
2001 636 10 18 38 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 644 15 32 45 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2003 644 15 32 45 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2004 593 13 17 54 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2005 620 16 32 52 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 576 11 43 53 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 513 14 30 49 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 513 11 35 61 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2009 496 18 42 75 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2010 492 17 36 74 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2011 490 23 37 40 1 0 0 0 591
2013 492 15 36 138 1 0 23 0 705
2014 459 9 27 125 0 0 27 0 647
2015 414 10 15 116 0 0 18 0 573
2016 612 16 29 159 0 0 33 0 849
2017 337 17 31 133 0 2 26 0 546
2018 313 12 39 137 0 1 17 0 519
2019 309 14 36 127 0 0 23 0 509
2020 319 12 44 133 0 0 18 0 526
2021 274 20 37 142 0 0 21 0 494
2022 289 22 44 164 1 0 30 0 550
2023 262 23 47 160 2 0 21 0 515
2024 264 25 54 166 1 0 28 0 538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 48 12.9 3.7 n/a
1990 44 11.9 3.6 n/a
1991 34 10.9 3.1 n/a
1992 27 11.4 2.3 n/a
1993 38 11.0 3.5 n/a
1994 39 11.0 3.5 43.6
1995 74 15.0 4.9 37.8
1996 74 15.0 4.9 37.8
1997 536 15.0 35.7 0
1998 474 13.0 36.5 3.2
1999 499 7.0 71.3 3
2000 726 9.0 80.7 1
2001 703 27.5 25.6 5.3
2002 736 30.0 24.5 6.4
2003 736 30.0 24.5 6.4
2004 677 n/a n/a n/a
2005 720 23.0 31.3 6.9
2006 683 24.0 28.5 7.8
2007 606 26.0 23.3 11.6
2008 620 30.0 20.7 8.2
2009 632 30.0 21.1 11.4
2010 619 28.0 22.1 11.1
2011 591 32.6 18.0 14.7
2013 705 29.5 23.8 13.5
2014 647 28.5 22.7 15
2015 573 28.0 20.4 27.7
2016 849 27.0 31.4 27.4
2017 546 29.0 18.8 28.4
2018 519 32.0 16.2 19.7
2019 509 30.0 16.9 16.7
2020 526 23.0 22.8 31
2021 494 14.2 34.7 14.8
2022 550 21.9 25.0 21.8
2023 515 18.2 28.2 19.8
2024 538 19.5 27.5 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 48 12.9 3.7 n/a
1990 44 11.9 3.6 n/a
1991 34 10.9 3.1 n/a
1992 27 11.4 2.3 n/a
1993 38 11.0 3.5 n/a
1994 39 11.0 3.5 43.6
1995 74 15.0 4.9 37.8
1996 74 15.0 4.9 37.8
1997 536 15.0 35.7 0
1998 474 13.0 36.5 3.2
1999 499 7.0 71.3 3
2000 726 9.0 80.7 1
2001 703 27.5 25.6 5.3
2002 736 30.0 24.5 6.4
2003 736 30.0 24.5 6.4
2004 677 n/a n/a n/a
2005 720 23.0 31.3 6.9
2006 683 24.0 28.5 7.8
2007 606 26.0 23.3 11.6
2008 620 30.0 20.7 8.2
2009 632 30.0 21.1 11.4
2010 619 28.0 22.1 11.1
2011 591 32.6 18.0 14.7
2013 705 29.5 23.8 13.5
2014 647 28.5 22.7 15
2015 573 28.0 20.4 27.7
2016 849 27.0 31.4 27.4
2017 546 29.0 18.8 28.4
2018 519 32.0 16.2 19.7
2019 509 30.0 16.9 16.7
2020 526 23.0 22.8 31
2021 494 14.2 34.7 14.8
2022 550 21.9 25.0 21.8
2023 515 18.2 28.2 19.8
2024 538 19.5 27.5 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201394.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201495.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%95.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201595.7%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%95.7%
201694.4%2.5%0.0%96.4%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.8%97.2%95.5%
201797.8%0.8%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%99.2%97.8%
201898.1%0.6%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.8%99.1%98.5%
201995.2%0.0%0.0%96.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%96.5%96.8%95.8%
202098.5%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $15,390 (100.0%) $15,390
2020 $00 (0.0%) $15,991 (100.0%) $15,991
2021 $91 (0.6%) $15,948 (99.4%) $16,039
2022 $00 (0.0%) $16,699 (100.0%) $16,699
2023 $00 (0.0%) $19,113 (100.0%) $19,113

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students509515
 1.2%
African American1423
 64.3%
American Indian02
Asian3647
 30.6%
Hispanic127160
 26%
Pacific Islander00
White309262
 15.2%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%19.8%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center

Students who attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dawnwood Middle School
High : Centereach High School

Students at Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center.


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