Summary:
The Newfield Central School District in New York consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Newfield Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 313 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school still has a relatively high dropout rate of 13% and spends the most per student at $14,470. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools perform well below the state average on standardized tests, with only 20% of 5th-grade students at Newfield Elementary proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.09%.
The consistent low performance across the district's schools suggests a systemic issue that may be linked to the high rates of students from low-income families. Further investigation is needed to understand the underlying factors contributing to the equity and achievement gaps within the Newfield Central School District, and to identify targeted interventions that can help improve student outcomes.
