Mount Sinai Union Free School District

The Mount Sinai Union Free School District operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout school in the district is Robert M Grable Junior Mount Sinai High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 40-81 high schools in New York state and boasts a 97.8% four-year graduation rate.

Across the district, the student populations are predominantly white, ranging from 76.16% to 76.94% at the three schools. Academic performance is generally strong, with the high school leading the way with 66.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA and 37.5% proficient or better in Math on the NY State Assessments. The Mount Sinai Middle School has more mixed results, while the Mount Sinai Elementary School stands out with impressive proficiency rates in both ELA and Math for 3rd and 4th graders.

Spending per student varies across the district, with the high school spending over $4,000 more per student than the middle school. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is lowest at the high school (9.31%) and highest at the elementary school (12.14%). Overall, the Mount Sinai Union Free School District appears to be a high-performing district, with the high school as the clear academic leader, though there may be opportunities to improve outcomes at the middle school level and address potential issues of diversity within the student population.