Summary:
The city of South Dayton, New York is home to two schools: Pine Valley Elementary School and Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Pine Valley Central School District. While the high school shows some promising signs, the data paints a mixed picture of the schools in this area, with both facing challenges in academic achievement, socioeconomic disparities, and lack of racial diversity.
The high school stands out with a relatively high statewide ranking, placing 510 out of 1,228 New York high schools, and a strong science proficiency rate, with 80% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on state assessments. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, particularly at the elementary level. The elementary school has proficiency rates ranging from 11.63% to 25% across grades 3-6, well below the statewide averages.
Another notable finding is the significant socioeconomic divide between the two schools, with the high school serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the elementary school. This is reflected in the high school's 58.99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 46.91% at the elementary school. Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the resources are not being used efficiently to consistently improve academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary level.
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