The Eastport-South Manor Central School District Board of Education convened on September 17, 2025, to discuss significant academic achievements and initiatives aimed at enhancing student performance. The meeting highlighted the district's commitment to improving educational outcomes and fostering a culture of academic excellence.

The session began with a report on Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation, where it was noted that 19 students scored 3 or above on their AP exams, with a total of 63 exams taken. The administration expressed gratitude to the Board for funding initiatives that allow every student to take at least one AP exam, emphasizing the importance of encouraging students to challenge themselves academically.

Following this, Ms. Alfredson presented data on English Language Arts (ELA) performance, revealing that 86% of students achieved proficiency, with 46% earning mastery. These results surpassed Suffolk County averages, where proficiency was at 81% and mastery at 40%. Notably, 94% of general education students met proficiency standards, and 65% of special education students also performed well.

The discussion then shifted to mathematics, with a focus on Algebra 1 and Geometry results. The district reported a 7% higher proficiency rate than Suffolk County in Algebra 1, with an average score increase of 8 points from the previous year. Geometry results showed an 80% proficiency rate, again exceeding county averages. The Algebra 2 program demonstrated remarkable consistency, achieving a 96% passing rate, marking a steady increase over the past four years.

In the science department, Dr. Mintz shared results from the new Earth and Space Science exam, where 85% of students were proficient, significantly higher than the county's 62%. The first administration of the new Life Science Biology Regents yielded impressive results, with 99% proficiency among accelerated eighth-grade students.

The meeting concluded with a report on social studies performance, where ESM students achieved a 95% proficiency rate in U.S. History, exceeding the county average by 7 percentage points. Global History results also reflected strong performance, with 90% of students achieving proficiency, again surpassing county averages.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's dedication to academic excellence and the positive trajectory of student performance across various subjects. The Board and administration expressed optimism for continued growth and improvement in the coming academic year.