Summary:
The Allegany-Limestone Central School District in New York state is home to two schools: Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School and Allegany-Limestone Elementary School. Based on the available data, Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate compared to the elementary school.
Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School is ranked 171 out of 1,228 New York high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 94.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.9% dropout rate. The school's students also perform well on state assessments, with 49.25% proficient or better in 6th grade ELA, 71.25% proficient or better in 7th grade Math, and 44.07% proficient or better in 8th grade Science. In contrast, the Allegany-Limestone Elementary School is ranked 846 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and has a 3-star rating.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 38.8% of Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School students and 42.89% of Allegany-Limestone Elementary School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The middle-high school also spends more per student ($15,211) compared to the elementary school ($13,242), which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are relatively low for both schools, with the middle-high school having a ratio of 10.7 and the elementary school having a ratio of 12.
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