Summary:
East Islip Union Free School District has one middle school, East Islip Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 414 out of 1,500 schools in 2022-2023 to 774 out of 1,504 schools in 2023-2024. While the school excels in certain subjects and grade levels, such as 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and 7th grade Math, it underperforms in others, like 6th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science.
Despite the mixed academic performance, East Islip Union Free School District invests heavily in its students, spending $24,022 per student, which is significantly higher than the national average of around $12,000 per student. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, lower than the national average of 16 students per teacher. However, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate of 22.26% suggests that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, raising questions about the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities.
Overall, while East Islip Middle School has areas of strength, its inconsistent performance on state assessments and the need to address equity considerations within the district present opportunities for improvement. The district's significant investment in resources, such as high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, suggests a commitment to supporting student success, but the impact of these resources may not be evenly distributed or optimized across all grade levels and subject areas.
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