Island Park Union Free School District

The Island Park Union Free School District consists of two schools - Francis X Hegarty Elementary School and Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 716 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average statewide.

While Francis X Hegarty Elementary School maintains a relatively stable performance, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 653 out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,067 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 1 star over this time period. Both schools have relatively low proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments compared to the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and middle school ($22,946 vs. $31,475) raises questions about how resources are being allocated and whether the higher spending at the middle school is translating to improved student performance. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the middle school, indicate that the district serves a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, which may require additional support and targeted interventions to address any achievement gaps.