Summary:
The city of Fort Ann, New York is home to two schools: Fort Ann Elementary School and Fort Ann Middle/High School, both part of the Fort Ann Central School District. While the middle/high school is a standout performer, the elementary school has more mixed results, suggesting room for improvement at the lower grades.
Fort Ann Middle/High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive graduation rates, with an 84.3% four-year graduation rate, and strong student performance on state assessments and Regents exams, with many subject areas seeing over 75% proficiency rates. In contrast, Fort Ann Elementary School has a more uneven performance record, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and state assessment scores that are both above and below state averages.
The data also reveals some interesting disparities between the two schools. While both have relatively low spending per student (around $7,500) and small class sizes, the elementary school has a higher rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 40.26%, compared to 44.05% at the middle/high school. Additionally, the middle/high school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, an area that may require further investigation and support. Overall, the data suggests the Fort Ann Central School District has a high-performing high school but opportunities for improvement at the elementary level.
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