Summary:
The city of Wyandanch, New York is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Academy Charter School 2 (The) standing out as a bright spot, while the traditional public schools in the Wyandanch Union Free School District struggle to meet state averages.
The charter school, Academy Charter School 2 (The), boasts significantly higher test scores compared to the other schools in the district and the state. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 72.41% of students at the charter school were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.6%. The charter school also has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 9.6, suggesting it may be able to provide more individualized attention to students. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the district struggle, with proficiency rates in the 10-30% range for many subjects and grade levels.
Across the Wyandanch schools, there are high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.69% to 89.42%, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the community. While spending per student is generally in line with state averages, the data reveals a need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for students in the Wyandanch school district.
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