Summary:
The Florida Union Free School District in New York consists of two schools: S S Seward Institute, a high school, and Golden Hill Elementary. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and average-performing results, with S S Seward Institute standing out as a particularly strong performer.
S S Seward Institute consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels on Regents exams, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in subjects like Chemistry, Common Core Algebra II, and Earth Science. It also boasts a strong 84.3% graduation rate and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate, both of which are better than state averages. In contrast, Golden Hill Elementary performs well on 5th grade ELA assessments, outpacing the district and state, and maintains solid proficiency rates in 3rd-5th grade Math.
While both schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates of around 34%, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and elementary school ($33,007 vs. $22,507) may raise questions about resource allocation and equity within the district. Additionally, Golden Hill Elementary has room for improvement in areas like 3rd-5th grade ELA, where proficiency rates lag behind state averages. Addressing these disparities and identifying strategies to improve performance across all schools could be a focus for the district to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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