Summary:
The Berlin Central School District in New York operates two schools: Berlin Middle School/High School and Berlin Elementary School. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, with a ranking of 511 out of 866 school districts in New York, the data reveals some standout elements about these two schools.
Berlin Middle School/High School stands out for its relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.4%, which is above the state average. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5%, which could be an area of concern. In contrast, Berlin Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency for grades 3-5, suggesting it is a relative bright spot in the district.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Berlin Middle School/High School at 96.94% and Berlin Elementary at 95.24%, which is not representative of the broader diversity in New York. Additionally, the per-student spending difference between the two schools ($24,790 for the middle/high school vs. $22,643 for the elementary school) is worth further investigation to understand the factors driving this disparity and whether it is justified by the educational outcomes.
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