Summary:
The 11590 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two different school districts - Westbury Union Free School District and East Meadow Union Free School District. While the schools in the East Meadow district consistently outperform those in the Westbury district, a few standout schools, such as Bowling Green School and W Tresper Clarke High School, demonstrate exceptional academic performance and resources.
The data reveals a stark contrast between the two school districts. The East Meadow schools, such as Bowling Green School and Clarke Middle School, consistently outperform the Westbury schools on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. Additionally, the East Meadow schools have lower free/reduced lunch rates and significantly higher spending per student, suggesting a potential link between resources and student outcomes.
Despite the overall disparity, a few schools stand out as exceptional performers, even within the higher-performing East Meadow district. Bowling Green School and Clarke Middle School are ranked among the top schools in New York, with consistently high test scores, low student-teacher ratios, and strong ratings from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that factors beyond just district-level resources, such as effective leadership and teaching practices, may also play a crucial role in student success.
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