Summary:
Beacon City School District has only one middle school, Rombout Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past three years, it has some notable strengths, including exceptional performance on Regents exams in subjects like Living Environment and Algebra I. However, the school's proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math are generally below the state and district averages, with the exception of 8th grade ELA.
Rombout Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (50.57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and it has a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, suggesting a strong focus on personalized instruction. These resources and support may be contributing to the school's success on Regents exams, but more targeted interventions may be needed to address the lower proficiency rates on the state assessments.
Overall, Beacon City School District has one middle school that is facing some challenges, but also has notable strengths that could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes for all students. By understanding the factors contributing to the school's performance, the district can develop strategies to address the areas of concern and build upon the school's successes.
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