Herricks Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Herricks Union Free School District

Herricks Union Free School District serves students in kindergarten through grade twelve across five schools covering a cluster of North Shore Nassau County communities: Manhasset, New Hyde Park, Albertson, Roslyn, East Hills, and Williston Park. The district enrolls roughly four thousand students, with elementary grades representing the largest cohort and relatively balanced enrollment in middle and high school.

The academic profile is strong. State testing data from recent assessments shows proficiency rates well above the state median in both English language arts and mathematics across grades three through eight. In grades three through five, math proficiency clusters in the high mid-eighties to low nineties. Grade seven math stands at the highest point. Grade three through five English language arts shows similar strength, with grade five reaching the low nineties. Middle grades six through eight show slightly lower proficiency in both subjects, but remain in the low-to-mid eighties. Science testing was administered to grades five and eight; grade five proficiency is in the low eighties, while grade eight science proficiency drops substantially to about half of tested students. The disparity in grade eight science likely reflects a smaller sample, since participation in that grade was low, and may not be fully representative of all eighth graders. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Nassau County's districts.

The student body is predominantly Asian, making up about three-quarters of enrollment. White students comprise roughly one-fifth of the district. Hispanic and other racial and ethnic groups together represent a small share. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners; the state did not report those figures in the supplied data.

Chronic absenteeism is low, placing the district again in the top quartile among county peers. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range but toward the lower half of Nassau County districts, suggesting the district delivers strong results without spending at the highest levels.

The housing market in the district's towns reflects suburban prosperity. Home values average well into the six figures across the zip codes served, with substantial variation between Manhasset (higher end) and New Hyde Park and Albertson (lower end). Rental markets are active, though data coverage was incomplete. Home prices have risen modestly over the past year. The local real estate market shows strengthening supply and stable demand. Mortgage affordability, assuming standard down payments and current rates, requires substantial household income relative to median regional earnings.

The district has pursued several curriculum and facility initiatives in recent years. A restructuring of the Gemini gifted and talented program, completed in 2022, shifted away from test-score-only selection toward a multi-criteria approach incorporating parent input and extended opportunities to middle schoolers. This broadened the identification pathway and extended enrichment options beyond elementary grades. The district has also adopted a "Portrait of a Graduate" framework organized around six core competencies: collaboration, communication, confidence, compassion, creative innovation, and critical thinking. This guides instruction across kindergarten through grade twelve and represents the district's stated priority for student growth. The district has funded capital improvements through voter-approved reserve funds, most recently approving use of reserves for building system replacements and field upgrades without raising taxes, signaling ongoing facility maintenance without new levy pressure.

A parent considering Herricks would encounter a district with solid proficiency performance across elementary and middle grades, a highly Asian student population, relatively low absenteeism, and a suburban community with high housing costs. The high school graduation rate was not provided in the available data, so a reader may want to ask the district directly about that metric. Grade eight science results warrant a closer look with the school, given the low proficiency level, though the small tested cohort suggests those results may reflect a particular subset rather than the full grade. The district's stated commitment to broad competency development and its restructured gifted program reflect an instructional philosophy emphasizing enrichment and personalized pathways. Families drawn to academically rigorous environments with strong elementary performance and seeking to understand how the district supports advanced learners should inquire further about program details, course offerings at the high school, and college placement outcomes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,320

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

White 18%

Asian 75%

Two+ 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

92%

—

Gr 3

73%

84%

Gr 4

85%

90%

Gr 5

88%

93%

Gr 6

78%

84%

Gr 7

80%

84%

Gr 8

78%

86%

Math

Gr EOC

90%

—

Gr 3

81%

90%

Gr 4

79%

88%

Gr 5

85%

92%

Gr 6

84%

90%

Gr 7

95%

96%

Gr 8

84%

85%

Science

Gr EOC

89%

—

Gr 5

73%

84%

Gr 8

52%

50%

Social studies

Gr EOC

99%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

HERRICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

88%

Grade 3

86%

Grade 4

91%

Grade 5

89%

Grade 6

96%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

81%

Grade 3

89%

Grade 4

92%

Grade 5

82%

Grade 6

83%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

82%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.36M

Year-over-year change+5.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$970K to $2.2M

vs. state typical2.67x

vs. national typical3.70x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11040	New Hyde Park	$970K	+4.8%	30.9%
11576	Roslyn	$1.7M	+8.8%	21.1%
11507	Albertson	$1.1M	+3.7%	16.6%
11030	Manhasset	$2.2M	+6.9%	15.6%
11596	Williston Park	$1.0M	+0.6%	9.9%
11577	East Hills	$1.4M	+5.6%	6.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$5,287/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$4,050 to $7,100/mo

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11040	New Hyde Park	$4,050	—	30.9%
11576	Roslyn	$7,100	—	21.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,883/mo

Home price / national median income16.3x

Annual rent / national median income75.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,596/mo

Market Activity: Nassau County

Median listing price$949,995

Median listing price YoY+5.7%

Median price per sq ft$549

Median price per sq ft YoY+6.0%

Median days on market38.0 days

Median days on market YoY-8.4%

Active listings2,454

Active listings YoY+5.8%

New listings1,564

New listings YoY-1.3%

Pending listings1,616

Pending listings YoY-36.8%

Hotness: median listing price$934,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.9%

Supply score81.9

Supply score YoY+19.1%

Demand score35.3

Demand score YoY+15.1%

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

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