Wyandanch Union Free School District

The Wyandanch Union Free School District in New York operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant academic challenges, with its schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests and graduation rates.

Wyandanch Memorial High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking between 944-1,053 out of 1,228-1,242 high schools statewide. The school has a 4-year graduation rate of just 84.3% and a high dropout rate of 4.9%. Student performance on Regents and Common Core exams is also significantly below the state average across most subject areas. Similarly, Martin Luther King Elementary School has a low statewide ranking, with student proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Across the district, all schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.95% to 89.42%. The district spends between $15,280 to $17,322 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has relatively low student-teacher ratios. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for students. The Wyandanch Union Free School District as a whole is ranked 831 out of 865 districts in New York and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant and systemic challenges that will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address.