Summary:
The Port Jefferson Union Free School District operates three schools serving grades K-12: Port Jefferson Elementary School, Earl L Vandermeulen High School, and Port Jefferson Middle School. This high-performing district demonstrates a strong focus on academic excellence, with several standout schools that excel in various areas.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School is a standout, ranking 126 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in Regents exams and a 96.3% proficiency rate in the Regents Common Core English Language Arts exam. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9% and an 84.3% four-year graduation rate.
Port Jefferson Middle School is another high-performing school, ranking 266 out of 1,504 New York middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school demonstrates strong performance in math and science, with 100% of students passing the Regents Earth Science and Algebra I exams. While the district as a whole spends significantly more per student compared to the state average, it maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention.
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