Summary:
The city of Falconer, New York is home to two schools: Falconer Middle/High School and Harvey C Fenner Elementary School, both part of the Falconer Central School District. While Falconer Middle/High School is performing relatively well and ranked in the top 50% of New York high schools, the elementary school is struggling and ranked in the bottom 20% of the state.
Falconer Middle/High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a strong graduation rate of 84.3%, but it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. The school's performance on Regents exams is generally strong, with several subjects exceeding 85% proficiency. In contrast, Harvey C Fenner Elementary School has a 1-star rating and low proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments, with most grades scoring below 30% proficient in English Language Arts and Math.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the funding per student is similar between the two schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the performance disparity. The Falconer Central School District has an opportunity to identify and address the root causes of these differences, ensuring that all students in the community have access to a quality education.
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