Summary:
The city of New Lebanon, New York is home to two schools - Walter B Howard Elementary School and New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School, both part of the New Lebanon Central School District. The elementary school stands out for its strong performance on state assessments, while the high school excels in Regents exam pass rates, though it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.
Walter B Howard Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade ELA and Math assessments, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5. In contrast, New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School excels in Regents exam pass rates, exceeding the state average in subjects like Algebra II, ELA, and Living Environment. However, the high school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% and a dropout rate of 4.9%.
While both schools generally perform at or above the state average on various assessments, the funding disparity between the elementary school ($16,016 per student) and the high school ($19,807 per student) is an area that warrants further investigation. Understanding the reasons behind this difference could provide insights into resource allocation and equity within the district. Overall, the New Lebanon school system has some strong-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level, but also faces challenges that the district should address to better serve its students and community.
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