New York City Geographic District #15

New York City Geographic District #15 contains 49 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 14 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that demonstrate the potential for exceptional academic achievement, even in an urban setting.

Some of the top-performing schools in the district include PS 321 William Penn, a highly-ranked elementary school consistently scoring in the top 5% of New York elementary schools, and Middle School 51 William Alexander, a top-20% middle school with strong proficiency rates. Additionally, Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology and PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence are elementary schools ranking in the top 7% and 1% of New York, respectively, with exceptional math and English Language Arts proficiency. At the middle school level, New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts stands out as a top-5% performer.

While the district's high schools have an average 4-year graduation rate on par with the state, chronic absenteeism remains a significant concern, with an average rate of 34.1% across the high schools. Additionally, there is a wide range in academic proficiency, with the highest-performing schools achieving over 80% proficiency in both math and English, while lower-performing schools struggle to reach 50%. Factors such as spending per student and student-teacher ratios appear to correlate with these academic outcomes, suggesting that adequate resources and smaller class sizes contribute to student success in District #15.