Summary:
The city of Nyack, New York is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this district demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Upper Nyack School standing out as a top-performing elementary school, while Nyack Middle School and Nyack Senior High School have room for improvement in certain areas.
Upper Nyack School is the highest-performing school in the Nyack Union Free School District, ranking 212 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 74-82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75-85% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, Nyack Middle School has seen its ranking fluctuate, dropping from 92 out of 1,242 schools in 2020-2021 to 540 out of 1,500 schools in 2022-2023, though it still maintains a 3-star rating and has strong Math performance.
The schools in Nyack serve diverse student populations, with white students making up 37-51% of the student body, African American students 10-15%, Hispanic students 21-31%, and Asian students 4-7%. While Nyack Senior High School has a high 90.3% four-year graduation rate, it also has a 20.5% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting room for improvement in student engagement and attendance. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the schools in Nyack, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement across the district.
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