Remsenburg-speonk Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Remsenburg-speonk Union Free School District

Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District operates a single elementary school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in a small, affluent corner of central Suffolk County. The district is a K-6-only entity; students transition to secondary education through tuition contracts with Westhampton Beach UFSD and Eastport/South Manor CSD, an arrangement that gives families a choice of where to send their middle and high schoolers and reflects a collaborative regional approach common in this part of Long Island.

The district's enrollment is modest, concentrated in the elementary building on Mill Road. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population representing a meaningful minority share. Specific counts of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, or receiving special education or English learner services, were not available in publicly reported data. The school's enrollment reflects the character of its two small hamlets: Remsenburg and Speonk are residential communities with a solid middle to upper-middle-class housing base.

In math, recent state proficiency results show uneven performance across grades. Third grade performed very well, with a majority reaching proficiency. Fourth grade dipped notably lower, with fewer than one in three students proficient. By fifth grade, just over half met the standard, and sixth grade rebounded to roughly two in three. English language arts followed a similar trajectory, though generally stronger: third grade and sixth grade performed solidly in the low to mid-range, while fourth grade again showed weakness. Fifth grade was solid. Science proficiency in fifth grade sat just below the midpoint. The pattern suggests variable performance in the upper elementary grades, with fourth grade consistently softer. No current social studies results were available; the last reported data is from 2009. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Suffolk County's districts, an above-average standing, though the grade-by-grade volatility suggests a need for closer attention in specific grades and subjects.

Chronic absenteeism sits above the county midpoint, indicating that attendance is better than average in the county but not exceptional. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for Suffolk County, reflecting the district's commitment to its single building and programs.

The district recently pursued a capital reserve authorization to fund improvements and expansions at the elementary school, signaling sustained investment in facilities. A planned 2026 bond further indicates multi-year attention to the building. The annual budget includes a property-tax levy increase that directly affects resident homeowners. These infrastructure and tax moves are material considerations for families weighing a move to the area.

For a family with children in K-6, Remsenburg-Speonk offers the intimacy of a very small, cohesive elementary school in an established residential community. The secondary choice through the tuition contract is a practical feature that allows some agency in which middle and high school a child attends. The top-quartile proficiency ranking is a strength, though the volatility in performance by grade warrants conversation with the school about how it addresses gaps in the middle elementary years. Housing in the hamlets served is solidly in the mid-to-upper range for Long Island, and property taxes reflect the district's capital spending and program support.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

133

Grades

KG–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 26%

Black 2%

White 66%

Two+ 7%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 5

—

76%

Gr 6

—

79%

Math

Gr 5

—

59%

Gr 6

—

69%

Science

Gr 5

—

59%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

REMSENBURG-SPEONK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

4 grades reported

87%

Grade 3

26%

Grade 4

59%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

80%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

59%

Grade 5

Social Studies

1 grade reported

100%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.14M

Year-over-year change+5.2%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$637K to $1.8M

vs. state typical2.23x

vs. national typical3.09x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11901	Riverhead	$637K	+3.8%	33.7%
11960	Remsenburg	$1.8M	+6.0%	27.0%
11977	Westhampton	$1.4M	+7.5%	12.7%
11941	Eastport	$795K	+5.2%	12.6%
11972	Speonk	$751K	+3.4%	7.4%
11978	Westhampton Beach	$1.6M	+6.9%	6.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$11,628/mo

Range across 3 ZIP codes$3,300 to $29,361/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11901	Riverhead	$3,300	—	33.7%
11977	Westhampton	$24,500	—	12.7%
11978	Westhampton Beach	$29,361	—	6.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,739/mo

Home price / national median income13.6x

Annual rent / national median income166.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$5,889/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

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