Summary:
The city of Rockaway Park, New York is home to 8 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Scholars' Academy consistently ranking among the top schools in New York, while other schools like Rockaway Collegiate High School and Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability struggle academically.
The data highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and resources within the New York City Geographic District #27. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability, tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates, underscoring the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across the high schools, ranging from 34.1% to 34.1%.
In contrast, Scholars' Academy and Ps/Middle School 114 Belle Harbor stand out as strong performers, with exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates. The wide range in per-student spending, from $13,678 at Scholars' Academy to $30,621 at Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation within the district that may contribute to the disparities in academic outcomes.
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