Summary:
The city of Vernon, New York has only one public elementary school, W A Wettel Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Sherrill City School District, which is ranked 402 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
W A Wettel Elementary School's performance on New York State Assessments varies across grade levels and subject areas. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with 6th-grade students performing particularly well. In Mathematics, the school excels in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, 5th-grade math performance is notably lower. In Science, the 5th-grade proficiency rate of 29.27% is slightly below the district and state averages.
Despite fluctuations in the school's statewide ranking, W A Wettel Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, suggesting it is performing at a relatively average level compared to other elementary schools in New York. The school's high free and reduced lunch rate of 44.62% indicates a student population with higher socioeconomic needs, which may be an important factor in understanding its performance and resource allocation. The school's spending of $16,194 per student is higher than the state average, which may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support to the student population.
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