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Sawmill Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Commack Union Free School District in Commack, New York. With a student population of 574, the school consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math, and has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools in the district.
Sawmill Intermediate School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 58.18% of 3rd graders, 64.56% of 4th graders, and 57.14% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09% respectively. In Math, 65.09% of 3rd graders, 58.44% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders scored proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top third of New York elementary schools.
Another distinguishing factor of Sawmill Intermediate School is its relatively diverse student population, with 62.37% White, 3.48% African American, 16.55% Hispanic, and 14.11% Asian students. This diversity is noteworthy, as the nearby North Ridge School, Northeast Elementary School, and Harley Avenue Elementary School have higher concentrations of White students. Additionally, Sawmill Intermediate School's per-student spending of $25,092 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $18,543 to $27,694 per student.
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