Summary:
The city of Glen Cove, New York is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall performance of the Glen Cove City School District is low, ranking 772 out of 874 districts in New York, there are a few standout schools within the district.
Robert M Finley Middle School performs relatively well on state assessments, with 6th-8th grade ELA and math proficiency rates above the district and state averages. The school also excels in Regents exam performance, with 80% proficiency in Living Environment and 95.74% proficiency in Algebra I. However, the school's overall statewide ranking is still in the bottom quarter of New York middle schools. Connolly School also outperforms the district and state on 3rd-5th grade ELA and math assessments, with particularly strong 3rd and 5th grade ELA results, though its statewide ranking is still in the bottom quarter of New York elementary schools.
The district faces several challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism at Glen Cove High School. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools in the district have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.38% to 63.55%, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. The wide variation in spending per student, from $24,452 at Deasy School to $33,061 at Robert M Finley Middle School, raises questions about resource equity within the district.
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