Summary:
The Elmont school district in New York consists of 5 schools - 4 elementary schools and 1 high school - serving students from the Elmont Union Free School District and the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The data reveals that the elementary schools, particularly Covert Avenue School and Dutch Broadway School, are the standout performers, consistently outpacing the high school and the district/state averages on state assessments.
While Elmont Memorial High School has a solid 84.3% four-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than the state average, it lags behind the elementary schools in academic proficiency, particularly in Math. This suggests a need to examine the transition and alignment between the elementary and secondary levels to ensure a seamless academic experience for students. Additionally, the high school's 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that may be impacting student achievement.
Across the district, the relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 47.6% to 57.4%, indicate a need to provide additional academic and social-emotional support for economically disadvantaged students. The lower student-teacher ratios in the elementary schools may be contributing to their stronger academic performance compared to the high school, highlighting the potential benefits of maintaining smaller class sizes.
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