Summary:
The Central Islip school district in New York serves 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 785 out of 865 school districts in New York and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Francis J O'Neill School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on English Language Arts and Math proficiency tests, while Ralph Reed School, the district's only middle school, has very high proficiency rates on Regents exams in Algebra I and Earth Science. However, Central Islip Senior High School has a relatively low statewide ranking despite a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is better than the district average.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some excelling in certain subjects while others struggle significantly. Additionally, all schools have very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 77.29% to 88.36%, suggesting the district serves a predominantly low-income population. The wide range in per-student spending, from $18,329 to $26,828, also raises questions about resource allocation and potential underfunding of some schools. Overall, the Central Islip school district faces significant challenges, but there are also pockets of success that could be leveraged to improve performance across the district.
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