Summary:
The city of Oakdale, New York is home to two schools: Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School and Idle Hour Elementary School, both part of the Connetquot Central School District. While Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School has mixed performance, Idle Hour Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school in the region.
Idle Hour Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, with significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.33% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 46.96% for the district and 42.6% statewide. In contrast, Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School's performance has fluctuated, with strong math results but lagging ELA scores, especially in 8th grade.
Both schools have relatively high spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resources are not the primary driver of the performance differences. The socioeconomic differences between the two schools, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, may be a contributing factor to their disparate results. Further analysis could explore the specific instructional practices, curriculum, and other factors that contribute to Idle Hour Elementary School's success and areas for improvement at Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School.
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