Summary:
The South Huntington Union Free School District in New York serves 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Walt Whitman High School ranks 342 out of 1,242 New York high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs well on Regents exams, with over 80% proficiency in several subjects. However, it struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. In contrast, Henry L. Stimson Middle School outperforms the district and state on several middle school assessments, but is ranked 1,354 out of 1,504 New York middle schools and has a 1-star rating.
Maplewood Intermediate School is another standout, performing better than the district and state on English Language Arts and Math assessments for grades 3-5, though it is ranked 1,508 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools with a 2-star rating. Overall, the data suggests uneven performance across the district's schools, with some institutions excelling while others struggle to meet state standards, potentially indicating equity issues that need to be addressed.
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