Summary:
The city of Mastic Beach, New York is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the William Floyd Union Free School District. The district faces some systemic challenges, as evidenced by the consistent underperformance of its schools compared to state averages on various assessments and metrics.
Among the standout schools, William Floyd High School has the largest student population and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, though its dropout rate of 4.5% is also notable. The school's performance on Regents exams is mixed, with some subjects like Algebra II and Physics showing strong proficiency rates, while others like Geometry and Living Environment lag behind the district and state averages. In contrast, William Paca Middle School and Tangier Smith Elementary School both struggle with performance on the New York State Assessments, falling below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math.
Across the district, there are notable variations in student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.1 at William Paca Middle School to 14.7 at Tangier Smith Elementary School. Additionally, the schools have a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. While the district faces systemic challenges, the mixed performance on Regents exams indicates that targeted interventions and support could help address the underlying issues and improve student success.
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