Summary:
The city of Astoria, New York is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a diverse set of academic performance across these institutions, with some standout high-achieving schools as well as lower-performing ones facing challenges.
The top-performing schools in the area are 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) and Ps 122 Mamie Fay, which have consistently ranked among the best elementary schools in New York state. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates, often exceeding 90% in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, other schools like Academy For New Americans struggle with lower academic performance.
The data also highlights significant disparities in per-student spending, free/reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios across the district. Interestingly, the highest-performing schools tend to have the lowest per-student spending, challenging the assumption that more funding automatically leads to better outcomes. The charter school in the area, Our World Neighborhood Charter School, has a mixed performance record compared to the district's public schools. Overall, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics and resource allocation, play a significant role in shaping the academic success of schools in Astoria.
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