Summary:
The city of Gorham, New York has only one public school serving grades 3-5 - Gorham Elementary School, which is part of the Gorham-Middlesex Central School District. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages.
Gorham Elementary School's proficiency rates on the 2023-2024 New York State Assessments were below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. However, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 37.5% was slightly above the state average of 35%. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 59.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,535, the academic performance data indicates that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying issues and help the school better serve its students. Overall, the data suggests that Gorham Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and there is room for improvement in the school's academic performance.
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