Summary:
The North Syracuse, New York area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 alternative school, serving students from the North Syracuse Central School District. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with North Syracuse Junior High School (the alternative school) standing out for its high spending and small class sizes, but also concerning graduation and dropout rates. Meanwhile, Allen Road Elementary emerges as a top performer, with the highest ELA and Math proficiency among the elementary schools.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with 21.5% to 25.71% students of color. Economic disadvantage is prevalent, with 36.94% to 50.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some schools, as the elementary schools generally underperform the state averages in ELA and Math proficiency, except for Allen Road Elementary. The wide range in spending per student, from $13,591 to $31,575, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation across the district.
The data also reveals stark differences in graduation and dropout rates, with North Syracuse Junior High School reporting a 0% four-year graduation rate and a 100% dropout rate, which is alarming and warrants further investigation. Additionally, the mixed performance of North Syracuse Junior High School on Regents exams suggests the need for a closer look at the school's curriculum and instructional practices to support student success.
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