Summary:
The East Islip, New York school district is home to two elementary schools: John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Timber Point Elementary School. While both schools serve students in grades PK-5, they have shown notable differences in their academic performance and rankings over the years.
Timber Point Elementary School has historically been the stronger performer, ranking in the top 20% of New York elementary schools as recently as 2011-2012 with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its ranking has since declined to the top 47% in the 2022-2023 school year, with a 3-star rating. In contrast, John F. Kennedy Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 43-46% of New York elementary schools over the past three school years.
The East Islip Union Free School District as a whole is ranked 455 out of 865 districts in New York, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the district may be performing below average compared to other districts in the state. The performance gap between the two elementary schools, despite their shared district, raises questions about the factors driving student outcomes, such as differences in school leadership, teaching quality, or resource allocation. Additionally, the relatively high per-student spending at both schools, combined with the mixed academic performance, suggests the need for a deeper investigation into the efficient use of educational resources.
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