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Manhasset presents strong assessment and AP results; district highlights growth and participation
Summary
District administrators presented 2024–25 assessment data showing Manhasset outperformed county and state averages on several Regents and Next‑Gen assessments, reported a rise in AP participation and success, and highlighted increased AP participation among students with disabilities.
District administrators presented a multi‑discipline summary of student performance and program results, telling the Board of Education that measured gains and high achievement across math, science, social studies and AP coursework reflect sustained instructional work.
Dr. Chowske, a district presenter, opened the data overview by saying “within every data point are children,” and described the district’s use of assessment results as a tool to identify students who need support and to adjust instruction. Presenters said final New York State cut scores for 2025 state exams remained under embargo at the time of the meeting, but the district reviewed internal measures and comparable county data.
Key highlights presented to trustees included: - Regents and Next‑Gen performance: Manhasset’s middle school and district percentages in several Regents or regionals outpaced county and state averages in math and science; for example, the district reported a 77% mastery percentage in Algebra (county 32%) and strong geometry and Algebra 2 mastery compared with county and state figures. Administrators cautioned small cohort sizes (for example, an eighth‑grade pool of 36 students) can produce outlier percentage effects and noted reasons such as acceleration placements and opt‑outs. - Science and social studies: Presenters described chemistry and other science regents mastery increases and noted a 99% passing rate on newly formatted Next‑Gen social studies Regents for the district. - NWEA and growth measures: Elementary NWEA math and ELA RIT scores showed growth above national norms, the district said, and the district added grade‑level literacy and phonics programs to support foundational reading skills. - Advanced Placement: The district reported strong AP program growth and outcomes. Administrators said the percentage of AP exams scoring 3 or higher rose to 95% in 2025 (up from 91% in 2024). The number of AP exams administered increased from 1,523 in 2024 to 1,761 in 2025. The number of AP students rose from about 622 to 687. Administrators also highlighted a substantial increase in AP participation by students with disabilities (SWD): the number of SWD students taking AP exams rose from 75 to 102, and AP exams taken by that group rose from 158 to 224. - Graduation and post‑secondary: The district reported about 98% of graduates go on to college and that 89% of students met requirements for the advanced Regents diploma, trending back up to historical levels.
Administrators said several changes had been required by state testing updates (including transitions to computer‑based testing for many exams and Next‑Gen standards) and stressed teachers, coaches and curriculum teams had engaged in professional development and curriculum rewrites to meet new expectations. Several board members asked about next steps for programmatic growth and alternative post‑secondary pathways; presenters said the district would continue to broaden opportunities and to support students pursuing trade, military and BOCES options.
Trustees applauded staff and congratulated students for the results; administrators asked the board to continue supporting resources, including literacy and math coaching and other instructional supports. No board vote was associated with the presentation; it was informational.
