Summary:
The Horseheads Central School District in Horseheads, New York, consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage across the schools.
Horseheads Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 221 out of 1,228 New York high schools and boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.2%. In contrast, Horseheads Middle School and Horseheads Intermediate School generally perform below the state averages in ELA and math proficiency. The elementary schools, such as Gardner Road Elementary and Ridge Road School, show more varied performance, with some outperforming the district and state averages in certain grade levels and subjects.
The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and financial resources across the Horseheads Central School District. Schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Center Street School, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates, suggesting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Additionally, the variation in student-teacher ratios and spending per student across the district highlights the need for a more consistent and equitable approach to resource allocation and educational practices.
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