Elementary Schools in Binghamton City School District

The Binghamton City School District in New York is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools in this district generally underperform compared to state averages on academic assessments, a few standout institutions shine through. Thomas Jefferson School and Horace Mann School rank among the top 1,607 and 1,087 elementary schools in New York, respectively, and consistently outperform the district and state in key subject areas.

The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools. Thomas Jefferson School and Horace Mann School stand out as the top-performing institutions, with proficiency rates well above the Binghamton City School District and New York state averages. In contrast, schools like Theodore Roosevelt School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary struggle to meet state proficiency standards.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 60.23% to 76.42%, suggest that the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the academic performance of the schools is still generally below state averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation. However, the success of Thomas Jefferson School and Horace Mann School within the district indicates that there may be opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies to raise overall academic achievement.