Summary:
The Port Jefferson Union Free School District operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is known for its consistently high academic performance, with all three schools - Port Jefferson Elementary School, Earl L Vandermeulen High School, and Port Jefferson Middle School - demonstrating strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed state averages.
The standout school in the district is Earl L Vandermeulen High School, which is ranked 98th out of 1,228 New York high schools and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0% dropout rate. The high school also has the highest spending per student at $29,874. Meanwhile, Port Jefferson Middle School is ranked 212th out of 1,500 New York middle schools and has impressive 60-70% proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as an 83.33% proficiency rate in 8th grade Science.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with meaningful representation from Hispanic and Asian students as well. The similar spending per student, ranging from $27,318 to $29,874, suggests an equitable distribution of resources. The only potential area for improvement identified is the relatively lower 8th-grade Math proficiency rate at Port Jefferson Middle School, which could be an opportunity for the district to focus on.
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