Summary:
The city of Middle Island, New York, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Longwood Central School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance, with Longwood High School standing out as a high-performing institution, while the district's middle and elementary schools struggle to meet state proficiency standards.
Longwood High School boasts strong test scores, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in several subjects, including Regents/Common Core Algebra II, Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, and Regents/Chemistry. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is also higher than the district average. In contrast, Longwood Junior High School stands out for its exceptional performance on certain Regents exams, such as 100% proficiency in Regents/Earth Science and Regents/Algebra I, but struggles with overall state assessment proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the district, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. Additionally, the statewide ranking history for Longwood Junior High School and West Middle Island School shows a concerning trend of declining performance over the past few years. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to these disparities and developing targeted strategies to address them could be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the Longwood Central School District.
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