Summary:
The 12442 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Hunter Elementary School, which serves grades PK-9 and has an enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, which is ranked 375 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hunter Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the state average, while others fall below. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 8.33% in 4th grade to 68.75% in 6th grade, with the 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades performing above the state average. In Math, the proficiency rates range from 35.71% in 4th grade to 81.25% in 6th grade, with the 5th and 6th grades performing above the state average. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 40% is also higher than the state average of 35%.
Despite the school's high spending of $26,308 per student, which is significantly above the state average, the inconsistent academic performance suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems. Additionally, the school's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.4 to 1, may provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support for its students, which could be a potential strength as an alternative school serving a unique population of learners.
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