Summary:
The Westhampton Beach Union Free School District is home to one elementary school, Westhampton Beach Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 356 students. This school appears to be a relatively strong-performing institution within its district and the state of New York, ranking in the top 38% of elementary schools statewide.
Westhampton Beach Elementary School stands out for its consistent high performance on state assessments, particularly in 5th grade math (72.55% proficient vs. 48.93% statewide) and 5th grade science (57.14% proficient vs. 35% statewide). The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 7.2, which likely contributes to its ability to provide individualized attention and support to students. Additionally, the school serves a diverse population, with 42.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 662 in 2021-2022 to 940 in 2023-2024, indicating that it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements at other schools across the state. Despite this, Westhampton Beach Elementary School remains a high-performing institution, with its strong academic results and low student-teacher ratio suggesting that it is effectively supporting the educational needs of its students.
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