Summary:
The city of Naples, New York is home to two schools: Naples Elementary School and Naples High School, both part of the Naples Central School District. While the elementary school performs reasonably well, the high school stands out as a strong-performing institution, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and solid academic achievement on state assessments.
Naples High School boasts an impressive 97.6% 4-year graduation rate, significantly above the state average, and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention. On state assessments, the high school students outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Naples Elementary School has a more diverse student population but its performance is more in line with district and state averages.
The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Naples High School spends significantly more per student ($22,261) compared to the elementary school ($16,715), which could be due to higher staffing costs or more specialized programs. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher free/reduced lunch rate (55.21%) than the high school (48.77%), suggesting more economic challenges facing families with younger children in the Naples community.
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