Summary:
The Taconic Hills Central School District in New York serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Taconic Hills Elementary School and Taconic Hills Junior/Senior High School. The district as a whole is ranked 620 out of 874 in New York, indicating room for improvement across both schools to better serve the needs of their student population.
Taconic Hills Elementary School appears to be the stronger performer of the two, with relatively high proficiency rates in Math for 6th grade and strong performance in Science for 5th grade, compared to state averages. The school has also maintained consistent 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. In contrast, Taconic Hills Junior/Senior High School has some standout performance in certain Regents exams, like Common Core Algebra II and English Language Arts, but struggles in other areas like Earth Science and 8th grade Math, where proficiency rates lag significantly behind state averages.
Both schools have a focus on providing additional resources and support to students, as evidenced by the high spending per student, low student-teacher ratios, and relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate at the high school level is a concern that may impact overall academic performance. Identifying the root causes of the weaker performance areas and implementing targeted interventions could help drive progress for the district as a whole.
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