Summary:
The 10549 zip code has only one school, Mount Kisco Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Bedford Central School District. While the district is ranked 226 out of 865 in New York and has a 4-star rating, Mount Kisco Elementary consistently underperforms, ranking in the bottom half of New York elementary schools with a 1-star rating.
The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 22.06% compared to the district's 45.98% and the state's 42.6%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (66.79%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $25,112, the school's performance metrics suggest that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the school's underperformance and better serve the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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