Summary:
University Prep Charter Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 5-8 in the University Prep Charter Middle School district. With an enrollment of 398 students, the school has shown inconsistent academic performance, with mixed results on state assessments compared to the state average. While the school outperforms in some areas like 7th and 8th grade ELA and 7th grade Math, it significantly underperforms in 5th and 6th grade Math and Science.
The school faces challenges related to its high poverty concentration, with 91.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles and highlights the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting inconsistencies in its performance compared to other middle schools in New York.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $20,881, the data does not provide clear insights into how these funds are being utilized or the specific impact on student outcomes. Continued monitoring and a deeper analysis of the factors contributing to the school's performance could help identify areas for improvement and guide efforts to ensure more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all students at University Prep Charter Middle School.
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