Auburn City School District

The Auburn City School District in New York serves 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the district, with the high school and middle school demonstrating relatively strong Regents exam proficiency, while the elementary schools struggle to meet state proficiency standards on assessments.

Auburn High School stands out with solid Regents exam proficiency, particularly in Algebra II, U.S. History, and Chemistry, as well as a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% that exceeds the district average. However, the school also has a high dropout rate of 4.9% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. In contrast, Auburn Junior High School has the highest Regents exam proficiency rates in the district, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Earth Science, but its overall state ranking and performance on state assessments are quite low.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges across the district, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 45.68% to 82.87%. This suggests the schools are serving a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may be contributing to the academic performance gaps. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $13,193 at Auburn High School to $16,884 at Genesee Street Elementary School, raises questions about resource equity and whether all schools are receiving adequate funding to support student needs.