Summary:
The city of Cortlandt Manor, New York is home to three schools - one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school - all part of the Lakeland Central School District and the Hendrick Hudson Central School District. The data reveals that while the high school is a standout performer, the middle and elementary schools in the district appear to be more average in their academic achievements.
Walter Panas High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York state, with a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. The school boasts strong academic performance, with over 80% proficiency rates in several Regents exams, outperforming both the district and state averages. Additionally, Walter Panas has a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5% and a solid 84.3% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, the Blue Mountain Middle School and Furnace Woods Elementary have respectable proficiency rates on state assessments, but rank in the middle to lower end of schools statewide.
The district appears to invest heavily in its schools, with per-student spending well above state averages at all three institutions. The student-teacher ratios are also quite low, suggesting small class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the district faces a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 31.44% to 37.38% across the schools. While the high school's performance is impressive, the data suggests there may be room for improvement at the earlier grade levels to ensure academic excellence throughout the district.
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