Summary:
The city of Adams, New York is home to two schools: South Jefferson High School and Clarke Middle School, both part of the South Jefferson Central School District. These schools demonstrate a mix of strong academic performance and potential socioeconomic challenges facing the district.
South Jefferson High School stands out for its consistently high performance on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages across multiple subjects. The school also boasts a strong 84.3% graduation rate and a relatively low 4.9% dropout rate. In contrast, Clarke Middle School shines with exceptional 100% proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core Algebra I and Living Environment exams, as well as above-average performance on 8th grade New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Science.
However, both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a significant percentage of students (45.93% at South Jefferson High School and 41.38% at Clarke Middle School) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families in the district. This factor may impact student learning and achievement, and should be considered when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the difference in per-student spending between the high school and middle school ($11,126 vs. $9,050) suggests a need to examine resource allocation and ensure equitable distribution of funds across the district.
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