East Moriches Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on East Moriches Union Free School District

East Moriches Union Free School District serves grades pre-K through 8, operating as a feeder district that does not include high school. The district has a school population of roughly mid-size, with students distributed across two main school buildings. Since the district ends at grade 8, there is no graduation rate to report, and secondary students attend one of three neighboring high school districts—Center Moriches, Eastport/South Manor, or Westhampton Beach—with tuition costs built directly into the district tax levy.

Academic performance shows strength in the elementary grades, particularly in mathematics. Grade 3 and 4 students posted proficiency rates around three-quarters or higher in math. Grade 4 English also performed solidly. However, proficiency declines noticeably in the upper grades. By grade 5, math proficiency drops to around mid-range, and by grade 7 it falls further. Grade 8 results are limited by small tested samples, with proficiency in math and science at very low levels—though parents should note this reflects only a handful of tested eighth graders and may not be representative. English language arts follows a similar pattern: grades 3 through 5 show proficiency in the 70 percent range, but by grades 6 through 8, proficiency narrows to the mid-50s to mid-60s. Science was tested only in grades 5 and 8, with grade 5 at around half and grade 8 showing zero proficiency (again, with minimal participation).

In the comparison among Suffolk County's districts, East Moriches places in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades—a meaningful strength that reflects solid performance when the district's results are averaged across all tested grades. The district also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, with a rate below the county median, suggesting good student attendance patterns. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range of the county, in the lower half.

The student population is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up the next substantial share. The district also includes small numbers of students from Black, Asian, and multiracial backgrounds. Demographic data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner status are not available.

The district has made recent facility investments that parents can see on the ground. In 2023 and 2024, voters funded a capital project that added air conditioning to all middle school classrooms, renovated the cafeteria and kitchen, upgraded the elementary playground, and added a new security vestibule. In May 2026, the district placed another capital project on the ballot proposing middle school improvements including asbestos removal and bathroom renovations, funded entirely from available reserves with no additional tax request.

On the property tax front, the 2024-25 operating budget passed with a modest tax levy increase that stayed within the state cap. In May 2024, voters re-authorized the arrangement sending high school students to the three neighboring districts through 2029, locking in both secondary options and the tuition obligations that come with them.

The data show a district with solid elementary foundations and meaningful capital investment in facilities, paired with a notable challenge: a sustained decline in academic proficiency as students move into the upper-middle grades. Parents considering this district should look closely at how the school supports the transition into grades 5 and beyond, particularly in mathematics, where the drop is sharpest. The small eighth-grade tested samples also make the upper-grade results less reliable as predictors of performance. For families whose children will attend high school elsewhere, the predictable tuition arrangement offers clarity, though it does mean property tax calculations include ongoing secondary-school costs for the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

637

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 3%

White 73%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

78%

Gr 4

82%

72%

Gr 5

73%

76%

Gr 6

70%

69%

Gr 7

33%

72%

Gr 8

50%

58%

Math

Gr EOC

100%

—

Gr 3

50%

88%

Gr 4

79%

89%

Gr 5

70%

61%

Gr 6

90%

85%

Gr 7

63%

67%

Science

Gr EOC

83%

—

Gr 5

63%

52%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

EAST MORICHES SCHOOL

EAST MORICHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

87%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

86%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

70%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

54%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

97%

Grade 5

90%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$743,403

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$682K to $795K

vs. state typical1.46x

vs. national typical2.02x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11940	East Moriches	$761K	+4.4%	74.9%
11934	Center Moriches	$682K	+3.7%	18.6%
11949	Manorville	$705K	+7.3%	5.7%
11941	Eastport	$795K	+5.2%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,367/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11949	Manorville	$2,367	—	5.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,751/mo

Home price / national median income8.9x

Annual rent / national median income33.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,384/mo

Market Activity: Suffolk County

Median listing price$949,000

Median listing price YoY+2.0%

Median price per sq ft$507

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.2%

Median days on market47.0 days

Median days on market YoY-12.2%

Active listings3,712

Active listings YoY-0.7%

New listings2,016

New listings YoY+3.7%

Pending listings2,047

Pending listings YoY-34.2%

Hotness: median listing price$987,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY+4.0%

Supply score59.3

Supply score YoY+50.5%

Demand score36.0

Demand score YoY+26.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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