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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11756


At a glance
12
Schools
8,348
Students
2
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedGen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School40th of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Gardiners Avenue School up 341 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Wisdom Lane Middle School 10.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 11756 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from the Levittown Union Free School District and the Island Trees Union Free School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with standout institutions like Gen Douglas MacArthur Senior High School and Division Avenue Senior High School consistently ranking among the top in the state.

The middle schools in the area, particularly Jonas E Salk Middle School, demonstrate strong academic performance, with students scoring above the district and state averages on state assessments. However, the elementary schools show more variation in their performance, with some, like Abbey Lane School and Gardiners Avenue School, performing better than others, such as Northside School.

Across the district, the high schools have relatively high four-year graduation rates, around 84.3%, and low dropout rates, ranging from 4.5% to 4.5%. However, chronic absenteeism remains a concern, with over 31% of students chronically absent at the high school level. The schools also show a range of free/reduced lunch rates, from around 16% to 36%, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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