Summary:
The city of Hollis, New York is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the New York City Geographic District #29. While the district is ranked 574 out of 865 in the state and has a 2-star rating, some schools within the district stand out. Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, an elementary school, has the highest performance on state assessments, often exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Cambria Heights Academy, the high school, faces challenges with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism.
The middle school, Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy, has shown consistent improvement in its state assessment scores over the past 3 years, indicating that the school may be implementing effective strategies to support student learning. However, the other elementary school, Ps 134 Hollis, lags behind Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull in performance, suggesting a need to investigate the factors contributing to these differences and implement strategies to support the lower-performing school.
Across the schools, high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 74% to 82.41%, suggest that the Hollis community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be impacting student performance and school resources. The data analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps and socioeconomic factors impacting the Hollis school district.
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