Middle Schools in South Huntington Union Free School District

The South Huntington Union Free School District in New York is home to two middle schools: Henry L Stimson Middle School and Silas Wood 6th Grade Center. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities in the local community.

Henry L Stimson Middle School stands out for its consistently high performance on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science, Living Environment, and Algebra I. However, the school lags behind the district and state averages on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. Silas Wood 6th Grade Center, on the other hand, has slightly higher proficiency rates on the state assessments compared to Henry L Stimson Middle School, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.8 compared to 10.5 at the other school.

The data also reveals that Silas Wood 6th Grade Center spends more per student ($27,339) than Henry L Stimson Middle School ($21,503), but this additional funding does not seem to translate into significantly better academic performance. Both schools serve a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Silas Wood 6th Grade Center having a higher rate at 58.15% compared to 53.68% at Henry L Stimson Middle School. These demographic factors may play a role in the schools' academic outcomes, and further analysis could explore strategies to address any disparities and support student learning across the district.