Summary:
The 15 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #23 serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 691 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.
However, a few schools in the district stand out as performing better than the district and state averages. Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is ranked 281 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, significantly outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Riverdale Avenue Community School and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer also outperform the district and state in these key metrics, particularly in the upper elementary grades.
In contrast, other schools in the district struggle to meet proficiency standards, with wide disparities in academic performance across the schools. The majority of the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While spending per student varies widely, there is no clear correlation between spending and performance, suggesting that factors such as school leadership and teaching practices play a crucial role in student outcomes. Addressing these inequities and learning from the successful schools will be crucial for improving the quality of education for all students in the district.
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