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George Washington School is a public middle school located in West Hempstead, New York, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 336 and is part of the Lynbrook Union Free School District.
George Washington School stands out for its diverse student population, with 52.68% Hispanic, 19.94% White, 17.26% African American, and 7.44% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exceeding the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 53.57%, compared to the state average of 48.79%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.15% to 48.84% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to some nearby schools like Garden City Middle School, which has a significantly higher percentage of White students (81.47%).
George Washington School has also seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, rising from $17,820 in the 2019-2020 school year to $25,635 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. This level of spending may contribute to the school's academic performance, which has shown improvement over the past three years, with proficiency rates in 4th grade ELA increasing from 52.44% in 2020-2021 to 53.57% in 2022-2023, and 6th grade ELA proficiency rates increasing from 67.65% in 2020-2021 to 53.19% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 11.5 over the past three school years, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students compared to some nearby schools, such as Irwin Altman Middle School 172, which has a higher student-teacher ratio of 12.7.
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