New York City Geographic District # 6

New York City Geographic District # 6 contains 46 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Muscota, an elementary school, ranks in the top 10% of New York elementary schools and has impressive proficiency rates of 79-86% in ELA and 65-81% in math. The Mott Hall School (The), a middle school, ranks in the top 10% of New York middle schools with 64-83% proficiency in ELA and 69-91% in math. Washington Heights Academy and PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs are also standout elementary and elementary/middle schools in the district.

However, the district also faces significant challenges, with wide disparities in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with rates ranging from 30.4% to 88.6% across the district. There is also a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across New York City Geographic District # 6.