Summary:
The East Ramapo Central School District in Spring Valley, New York, operates 7 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the district as a whole struggles to meet state academic standards, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average, one school stands out as a bright spot - Hempstead Elementary School. Hempstead consistently outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, with the highest percentage of proficient or better students across multiple grade levels and subjects.
In contrast, Elmwood Elementary School stands out for its high spending per student, at $14,499, and low student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance compared to the district average. However, the wide range in spending per student, from $9,942 at Fleetwood Elementary to $19,680 at Hempstead, suggests a significant disparity in resources available to the different schools within the East Ramapo Central School District.
Across the district, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.37% to 77.2%, indicate a population with significant economic disadvantages. This raises concerns about equity and the ability of the district to provide equal educational opportunities to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The findings highlight the need for the district to address the underlying issues and work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all its students.
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