Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12538


Summary:

The 12538 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (North Park Elementary, Ralph R Smith School, and Netherwood School) and 1 middle school (Haviland Middle School). These schools serve a diverse student population within the Hyde Park Central School District.

Among the elementary schools, Netherwood School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, particularly in 3rd grade. In 3rd grade ELA, Netherwood School had 52.78% proficiency, significantly higher than the district (27.92%) and state (44.89%) averages. Similarly, in 3rd grade Math, Netherwood School had 59.46% proficiency, much higher than the district (35.92%) and state (53.68%) averages. At the middle school level, Haviland Middle School excels, with 100% proficiency in both Algebra I and Living Environment Regents exams, outperforming the district and state averages by a wide margin.

The schools in the 12538 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. The free and reduced lunch rates range from 43.05% at Netherwood School to 59.16% at Haviland Middle School, indicating a significant portion of students come from economically disadvantaged families. This socioeconomic factor appears to be correlated with academic performance, as the schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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