Summary:
The city of Elmsford, New York is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Alexander Hamilton High School, Alice E Grady Elementary School, and Carl L Dixson Elementary School. The schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, and face some challenges in academic performance, particularly at the high school level.
Alexander Hamilton High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.2%, but its performance on state assessments is concerning, with proficiency rates well below the state average in many subject areas. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7%, which can negatively impact student learning. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Alice E Grady Elementary School and Carl L Dixson Elementary School, have shown more promising academic performance, with some grade levels performing above the district average on state assessments.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the elementary schools and the high school, as well as within the high school's own subject-level results. This suggests a need for the Elmsford Union Free School District to closely examine the underlying factors contributing to these gaps and implement targeted interventions to address attendance issues and ensure equitable resource allocation across schools.
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