Summary:
The city of Farmingville, New York is home to two schools - Sachem High School East, a high-performing high school, and Lynwood Avenue School, a lower-performing elementary school. Sachem High School East consistently ranks in the top third of New York high schools and maintains a 3-star rating, while Lynwood Avenue School is ranked in the bottom third of New York elementary schools with a 1-star rating.
Sachem High School East boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams that often exceed district and state averages. The school has a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9% and a solid 84.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Lynwood Avenue School's proficiency rates on 3rd-5th grade state assessments are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
The data suggests a significant performance gap between the high school and elementary school in the Sachem Central School District. This disparity may be linked to factors such as resource allocation, as Sachem High School East spends significantly more per student ($19,274) compared to Lynwood Avenue School ($17,128). Addressing these differences and implementing targeted interventions at the elementary level could be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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