Summary:
The Southold Union Free School District is home to one elementary school, Southold Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and has an enrollment of 317 students. This school appears to be a relatively strong-performing institution within its district and the state of New York, with several standout academic achievements.
Southold Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on 3rd-6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 42.11% to 54.29% compared to the state average of 42.6% to 47.05%. In math, the school's performance is more mixed, with 3rd and 6th grade students exceeding the state average, but 4th and 5th grade students falling below. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 50% is significantly higher than the state average of 35%. Additionally, Southold Elementary School has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 35.02%, suggesting a relatively affluent student population, and it spends $26,191 per student, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, Southold Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district and the state, with particular strengths in ELA and science. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio of 8.6 likely contribute to its academic success. However, the school may need to examine its math instruction to ensure all grade levels are meeting or exceeding state standards.
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