Summary:
The Whitesboro, New York area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Whitesboro Central School District. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools, with Harts Hill School consistently outperforming the other elementary school, Westmoreland Road Elementary School, on state assessments. Meanwhile, Whitesboro Middle School has maintained a strong academic standing, with students scoring above the district and state averages.
Harts Hill School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with 92% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math and over 60% proficient in English Language Arts for grades 3-5. The school is ranked 322 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Westmoreland Road Elementary lags behind the district and state averages on state assessments, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
The data also reveals differences in the schools' funding and demographics, with Westmoreland Road Elementary having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 52.05% and Harts Hill School the lowest at 17.54%. This suggests potential equity concerns, as students from lower-income families may not be receiving the same educational opportunities as their more affluent peers. Addressing these disparities and identifying best practices from the standout schools could help improve the educational experiences and outcomes for all students in the Whitesboro area.
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