Summary:
The city of Port Jefferson Station, New York is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District. The district's performance varies, with Comsewogue High School standing out as a relative standout, ranking 350 out of 1,234 New York high schools and achieving strong test scores. In contrast, the middle school and some elementary schools struggle, particularly on standardized tests.
Among the elementary schools, Boyle Road Elementary School has the highest math proficiency rates, with over 50% of students proficient in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. The district as a whole faces challenges with economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may contribute to the lower academic performance seen in some schools.
The data also reveals significant disparities in school performance, with the four-year graduation rate at Comsewogue High School reaching 84.3%, above the state average, while the middle school and some elementary schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores. The district spends significantly more per student than the state average, but the academic outcomes are mixed, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation.
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