Summary:
The Babylon Union Free School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Babylon Memorial Grade School and Babylon Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are located in the town of Babylon.
Based on the available data, Babylon Memorial Grade School appears to be the standout performer in the district. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on New York State Assessments across grades and subjects, with 79.07% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 56.61% statewide. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over the past few years, going from 716th out of 2,439 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 694th out of 2,445 in 2023-2024.
In contrast, Babylon Elementary School spends more per student ($32,876) compared to Babylon Memorial Grade School ($29,790), and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.2, compared to 12.2 at Babylon Memorial Grade School. This suggests that Babylon Elementary School may be allocating more resources towards smaller class sizes and individual student support, despite its lower academic performance compared to Babylon Memorial Grade School.
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