Summary:
The city of Richmond Hill, New York is home to 10 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the New York City Geographic District #27. While the district as a whole is ranked 582 out of 865 in New York and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are performing exceptionally well.
Ps 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis and Ps 55 Maure are two of the top-performing elementary schools, ranking in the top 99 and 645 out of 2,445 schools in New York, respectively. These schools have significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the majority of schools in the district perform below the state average on Regents/Common Core and New York State Assessments.
The data also reveals high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across the district, ranging from 66.67% to 90.74%, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, while spending per student varies from $15,391 to $21,289, the schools with the highest spending do not necessarily have the best performance outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation and teaching quality, may play a more significant role in improving student achievement.
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