Summary:
The 11933 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverhead Charter School, an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12, and Riley Avenue School, a traditional public elementary school serving grades K-4. While both schools serve the same community, the data analysis reveals that Riverhead Charter School stands out as the top performer, with significantly higher test scores and academic outcomes compared to the state and district averages.
Riverhead Charter School boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 88.14% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 95.31% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better in math, far exceeding the state averages. The school's Regents exam pass rates are also exceptional, with 96.15% proficiency in Common Core ELA and 90.91% in Algebra I. Notably, Riverhead Charter School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to Riley Avenue School, yet still maintains these strong academic outcomes.
In contrast, the broader Riverhead Central School District, which Riley Avenue School is a part of, is ranked 760 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This stark contrast in performance highlights the potential benefits of school choice and alternative educational models, such as the one offered by Riverhead Charter School.
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