Summary:
New York City Geographic District #28 contains 8 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a mix of high-performing and struggling schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes, with some schools consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind.
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey and Junior High School 190 Russell Sage stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with high test scores, exceptional Regents exam pass rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. In contrast, schools like Emerson School (The) and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates and Regents exam pass rates.
The data suggests that student socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, may be a significant factor in academic performance, with the highest-performing schools having lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. However, per-student spending does not appear to be a reliable predictor of success, as some of the highest-spending schools are among the lowest-performing. The student-teacher ratio may also play a role, with the higher-performing schools generally having lower ratios.
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