Summary:
The city of Maspeth, New York is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district.
Among the standout schools in Maspeth is Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (The), a middle school that has consistently ranked in the top third of New York middle schools over the past 3 years. This school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are significantly higher than the New York City Geographic District #24 and state averages, particularly in 8th grade. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which is better than 5 other middle schools in the district. Another high-performing school is Ps 58 School Of Heroes (The), an elementary school that has ranked in the top third of New York elementary schools in the past 3 years and has test scores above the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 6th grade.
While the schools in Maspeth serve a diverse student population, the data suggests that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic performance. For instance, Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (The), the top-performing school, has the lowest spending per student among the schools analyzed. This highlights the importance of factors beyond just funding, such as effective teaching, curriculum, and school leadership, in driving student success. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools suggest a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, raising questions about the equity of educational opportunities and resources available to students in Maspeth.
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