Summary:
The 11701 zip code area in Amityville, New York is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Amityville Union Free School District. While the district faces significant challenges in student achievement, a few schools stand out for their unique strengths and performance.
The smallest school in the district, Northeast School, has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at just 22.58% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 7.7, suggesting more individualized attention. Meanwhile, Edmund W Miles Middle School outperforms the district and state averages on Regents exams in Algebra I and Living Environment, indicating strong preparation for high school coursework.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges. Amityville Memorial High School has a below-average graduation rate of 76.1% and a high dropout rate of 7.2%, as well as a concerning 28.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Across all grade levels and subject areas, the schools in this district perform well below state averages on standardized tests, despite spending well above the state average per student. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving outcomes for the predominantly Hispanic and African American student population in this community.
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