Summary:
The Rocky Point Union Free School District consists of 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district's high school, Rocky Point High School, is a standout performer with consistently high Regents exam proficiency rates and a strong graduation rate, the middle and elementary schools in the district appear to be underperforming compared to state averages on the New York State Assessments.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic achievement between the high school and the lower grade levels. Rocky Point High School boasts Regents exam proficiency rates well above state averages, a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, and a low dropout rate of 4.9%. In contrast, the Rocky Point Middle School and Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School lag behind state averages on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates as low as 17.14% in 8th grade Math.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district, ranging from 31.64% at Rocky Point High School to 36.66% at Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School. This suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be impacting student achievement, and further analysis on the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance would be valuable. Overall, the Rocky Point Union Free School District has a high-performing high school, but faces challenges in ensuring consistent academic success across all grade levels.
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