"Underperforming and Overbudget: NYC Schools Struggle to Deliver Results. Despite a staggering annual expenditure of $36,293 per pupil, a concerning number of New York City schools are failing to meet basic standards in math and reading. According to recent test score data, a staggering 503 schools have seen the majority of their students fall short of proficiency in both subjects, raising questions about the effectiveness of the city's education system. As the cost of educating each student continues to rise, many are left wondering whether the billions of dollars being spent on NYC schools are producing the desired results for the city's most vulnerable students."
New York City school test scores show 503 schools where most students failed both math and reading proficiency exams, despite spending $36,293 per pupil annually.
