Summary:
The city of Red Creek, New York is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Red Creek Central School District. While the schools share some common strengths, such as relatively low student-teacher ratios, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance and student outcomes.
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School stands out for its strong math proficiency, exceeding both district and state averages in grades 3-5. However, the school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Red Creek High School struggles with a concerning 16% dropout rate, significantly higher than the state average, despite a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.1%.
Across the district, the schools share a common challenge of underperformance in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates consistently below state averages. Additionally, the student populations at all three schools are predominantly white, with minimal racial diversity, which may be an area for the district to address. While spending per student is above the state average, the uneven distribution of resources across the schools could contribute to the observed performance disparities.
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