Summary:
The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District in Norwood, New York, consists of three schools: Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School, Norwood-Norfolk School (the high school), and Norwood-Norfolk Middle School. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the high school and the elementary/middle schools, with the high school standing out as the district's strongest performer.
The Norwood-Norfolk School high school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of high schools in New York state. The school boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams across multiple subjects. Additionally, the school has a 84.3% 4-year graduation rate, which is above the state average. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools are both rated 1 star, indicating significantly lower academic achievement.
Despite the district's high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, which suggests a predominantly low-income student population, the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District appears to be struggling to provide equitable access to quality education across all its schools. The data highlights the need to address the significant achievement gap and ensure that the practices and resources that contribute to the high school's success are replicated at the lower-performing elementary and middle schools.
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