Summary:
The Amityville, New York school district consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with schools consistently underperforming state averages on standardized tests and Regents exams. However, there are some standout schools worth highlighting.
Northeast School, a small elementary school with just 124 students, stands out for having the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 22.58% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 7.7, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Park Avenue School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 76.38%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.
At the middle school level, Edmund W Miles Middle School had the highest proficiency rates on the Regents exams, outperforming the Amityville Union Free School District and state averages in several subjects. However, the district as a whole is ranked 809 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating broader systemic issues that need to be addressed.
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