Summary:
The 11784 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Middle Country Central School District. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their stronger academic performance.
Newfield High School is the largest school in the area, with 1,559 students. It has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a graduation rate of 84.3%, above the district and state averages. The school also performs well on Regents exams, exceeding district and state averages in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, and U.S. History. In contrast, New Lane Memorial Elementary and Hawkins Path School struggle, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the district and state averages.
One bright spot in the area is Stagecoach School, an elementary school that stands out for its relatively strong academic performance. On the 2023-2024 state assessments, Stagecoach had the highest proficiency rates in the district for 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts, as well as 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 40% was also the highest in the district. While the Middle Country Central School District as a whole faces significant challenges, these pockets of success at Newfield High and Stagecoach School provide hope and potential insights for improving student outcomes across the area.
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