Summary:
The city of Amsterdam, New York is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Amsterdam City School District. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with a few standout schools like Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy and William B Tecler Arts In Education performing relatively well, while the majority of schools struggle with very low proficiency rates on state assessments.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy, the district's middle school, has the lowest statewide ranking among the middle schools, but stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, with over 90% proficiency in key subjects. In contrast, Amsterdam High School has a concerning 84.3% four-year graduation rate, a 4.9% dropout rate, and a very high 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges across the district, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 38.91% at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary to 74.79% at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy. Spending per student also varies widely, from $9,953 at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary to $16,583 at William B Tecler Arts In Education, raising questions about resource allocation across the district.
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