Summary:
The Syosset school district in New York serves a high-performing student population, with 10 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades. The district is home to several standout schools, including Syosset Senior High School, which is ranked 21st out of 1,242 high schools in the state and has a 5-star rating. The district's middle schools, H.B. Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School, are also top performers, ranking 53rd and 59th out of 1,504 middle schools in New York, respectively.
The academic excellence of the Syosset schools is evident in their exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra I and Algebra II at the high school, and over 90% proficiency in many other subject areas across the district. Willits Elementary School stands out with particularly high math proficiency, with over 94% of students proficient in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math. The district's spending per student varies, ranging from $21,160 at Berry Hill Elementary to $29,186 at Willits Elementary, with an average around $24,000 per student.
While the Syosset school district overall serves a relatively affluent population, the data reveals potential equity concerns, as the alternative school, PS 256, has an 85% free/reduced lunch rate, significantly higher than the district's other schools. Additionally, the high school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% is an area that may require further attention and intervention. Overall, the Syosset Central School District provides a high-quality education, with several standout schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
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