Summary:
The Wyandanch Union Free School District in New York is home to two elementary schools, Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School, both of which serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 794 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Academically, both Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School perform significantly below the state average on New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. For example, in 5th grade Math, Martin Luther King Elementary School had only 12.75% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.69%. This consistent underperformance suggests a systemic issue within the district that needs to be addressed.
The student populations of both schools are predominantly Hispanic and African American, with a very small percentage of white students. This demographic makeup may indicate that the district is serving a historically underserved and economically disadvantaged community, which could contribute to the schools' struggles. Despite the high per-student spending of over $16,000 at each school, the funding does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation within the district.
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