New York City Geographic District #17

New York City Geographic District #17 contains 49 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 18 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools, such as PS 249 Caton (The) and PS 316 Elijah Stroud, and the lower-performing schools in the district, both in terms of test scores and other key metrics like graduation and dropout rates.

The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is 84.3%, and the dropout rate is 4.9%. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with a district-wide rate of 34.1%. While some high-performing schools, like Science Technology & Research Early College and Academy For College Prep And Career Exp, rank among the top schools in the district, there is a wide range in student proficiency levels across the different schools and subject areas.

The data also reveals potential funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from around $12,000 to over $40,000. Additionally, the strong performance of some middle schools, like School Of Integrated Learning (The), suggests that these institutions play a crucial role in preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Overall, the data highlights both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement within New York City Geographic District #17, providing valuable insights for district and school leaders to develop targeted strategies to support student success across all schools.