Tuckahoe Common School District

The Tuckahoe Common School District in New York is home to a single elementary school, Tuckahoe School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 250 students. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Tuckahoe School consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels.

Tuckahoe School's standout performance is evident in several areas. The school has a 100% proficiency rate on the Regents exams for Living Environment and Algebra I, significantly higher than the state average of around 62%. Additionally, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 69.23% and 7th grade Math proficiency rate of 84.62% are well above the state averages. This exceptional academic achievement is likely supported by the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $36,300.

While Tuckahoe School's overall performance is impressive, with the school ranked in the top third of New York elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, its performance is not entirely consistent across all grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in 6th and 8th grade ELA, for example, fall below 35%, indicating a need for targeted interventions to ensure all students are reaching their full potential. Nevertheless, Tuckahoe School's ability to excel academically, particularly among its economically disadvantaged population, is a testament to the school's dedication and the hard work of its students and staff.