Deer Park Union Free School District

The Deer Park Union Free School District in New York operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of strong and average academic performance, with John F Kennedy Intermediate School and Deer Park High School standing out as top performers.

John F Kennedy Intermediate School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math among the district's elementary schools. Meanwhile, Deer Park High School boasts an impressive 94.2% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low dropout rate of 0.6%. The district as a whole is ranked 332 out of 866 districts in New York, suggesting a relatively consistent level of performance across the schools.

However, the district does show some potential equity concerns, with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients at the middle school and some elementary schools, indicating socioeconomic disparities. Additionally, while the high school and middle school generally perform well, there is room for improvement in the elementary schools, particularly in Math proficiency. Identifying and sharing best practices from the higher-performing schools could help raise the overall academic achievement in the Deer Park Union Free School District.