Summary:
The city of Woodhaven, New York is home to three elementary schools: PS 60 Woodhaven, PS 97 Forest Park, and New York City Academy for Discovery. These schools serve students in the New York City Geographic District #27 and provide a range of educational experiences.
Among the three schools, PS 60 Woodhaven stands out as the top performer, consistently exceeding district and state averages on state assessments. This school also has the highest student-teacher ratio, suggesting smaller class sizes, and spends the least per student compared to the other two schools. In contrast, PS 97 Forest Park has the lowest student-teacher ratio, indicating a more personalized learning environment, but its performance on state assessments is generally lower than PS 60 Woodhaven.
Across all three schools, there is a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant proportion of students from low-income families in the Woodhaven area. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the observed performance disparities between the schools. Additionally, the relatively low 5th-grade science proficiency rates across the schools indicate a need to focus on strengthening science education and resources in the district.
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