Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District

The Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District in New York serves three elementary schools: Robert W Carbonaro School, Brooklyn Avenue School, and William L Buck School. While the district's schools generally perform well, there is a notable difference in academic outcomes, with William L Buck standing out as the top performer.

William L Buck School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 295-457 over the past 3 years and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with 60% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 75% proficient or better in math. In contrast, the other two schools, Robert W Carbonaro and Brooklyn Avenue, while performing reasonably well, tend to lag behind William L Buck in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

The district's schools have similar spending per student, ranging from $20,208 to $21,585, and student-teacher ratios between 10.8 and 14.3. However, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies significantly, from 35.05% at William L Buck to 50.88% at Brooklyn Avenue. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance across the district.