New York City Geographic District #27

The New York City Geographic District #27 encompasses 63 schools, including 39 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 15 high schools, serving a diverse student population across the area. The district features a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with several standout schools demonstrating exceptional academic results, while others face significant challenges in student achievement and outcomes.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Scholars' Academy, which ranks 139th out of 1,228 high schools in New York state and has a 4-star rating, as well as Ps 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis, an elementary school that ranks 231st out of 2,439 in the state and earns a 5-star rating. Other standout schools include Ps 207 Rockwood Park and Wave Preparatory Elementary School, both of which demonstrate strong student performance and earn 4-star ratings.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district, with some schools, such as Ps 43 and Ps 105 Bay School (The), struggling with very low proficiency rates. These performance gaps appear to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher percentages of low-income students and minority populations, such as Ps 183 Dr Richard R Green and Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson, face significant challenges. The wide range in per-student spending across the schools also suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may contribute to the observed performance disparities within the New York City Geographic District #27.