Summary:
The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District in New York is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. While the district as a whole performs well above the state average on academic assessments, there are notable differences in the performance and rankings of the individual schools.
Fifth Avenue Elementary School and Ocean Avenue School stand out as the top-performing elementary schools in the district, with consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments and rankings in the top 25% of New York elementary schools. In contrast, Norwood Avenue School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate significantly in recent years, dropping from the top 50% to the bottom 25% of schools.
The district spends between $20,883 and $23,401 per student, which is higher than the state average, but the performance outcomes vary considerably between the schools. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a significant role in student achievement. Additionally, the large variation in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 4.55% to 19.66%, indicates significant differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, which could also contribute to the observed performance disparities.
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