Summary:
The city of Albertson, New York is home to three schools serving students from elementary through middle school grades, including one exceptional Herricks Middle School that consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state. The schools in Albertson serve a relatively affluent student population, with low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.
Herricks Middle School stands out as the clear standout in the Albertson school district, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 90 middle schools in New York. Its students demonstrate exceptional performance on state assessments, with 80-90% proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 6-8. The school also boasts 100% proficiency rates on advanced exams like Algebra I and Earth/Space Science Regents. In contrast, the other two schools in the district, Searingtown School and Meadow Drive School, have solid but less exceptional performance.
The data suggests a correlation between higher per-student spending and better school performance, with Herricks Middle School and Meadow Drive School spending the most per student and also demonstrating the strongest academic results. Additionally, the relatively low free/reduced lunch rates across the schools indicate that the Albertson area serves a more affluent student population compared to the state average, which may contribute to the schools' high performance. Overall, the data highlights the exceptional quality of Herricks Middle School within the Herricks Union Free School District, as well as the generally strong performance of schools in the Albertson area.
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