Summary:
The middle schools located in New York City Geographic District #16 serve students in grades 6-8 and represent a diverse range of academic performance. While some schools, such as Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur and Middle School 267 Math Science & Technology, have excelled with high proficiency rates and strong rankings, others have struggled to meet academic benchmarks.
The standout schools in the district are Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur, which ranked 252 out of 1,504 New York middle schools and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and Middle School 267 Math Science & Technology, which ranked 197 out of 1,504 and also received a 4-star rating. These schools demonstrated exceptional performance in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency, setting them apart from their peers in the district.
Despite the challenges faced by high-poverty schools, the data analysis reveals that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the significant variation in student outcomes across the middle schools in New York City Geographic District #16. Identifying and sharing the best practices of the top-performing schools could help drive continuous improvement and better support the needs of all students in the district.
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