Summary:
The Roosevelt Union Free School District in New York serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant performance challenges, with wide disparities in outcomes across the schools.
Among the standout schools, Centennial Avenue Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 65.31% of 5th graders proficient in math in 2024-2025, compared to 44.71% for the district and 54.16% statewide. Additionally, Roosevelt Middle School had exceptional Regents exam results, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I in 2024-2025, compared to 36.68% for the district and 56.07% statewide.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates at Roosevelt High School (84.3% in 2023-2024), high dropout rates (4.5%), and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism (31.5%). Proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams vary widely across the schools, with some schools performing significantly below state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the district's elementary schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 61.92% to 63.59%, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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