Elementary Schools in Camden Central School District

The Camden Central School District in New York is home to two elementary schools, Camden Elementary School and McConnellsville Elementary School. While both schools are performing below average, with the district being rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there are some notable differences between the two.

McConnellsville Elementary School appears to be the stronger performing school overall, ranking 1927 out of 2445 New York elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Camden Elementary School's ranking of 2198. Additionally, McConnellsville had higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math for 4th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. However, Camden Elementary School had stronger 3rd grade test scores in both subjects for the same year, suggesting it may be better at preparing students in the earlier grades.

Despite these differences, both schools face significant challenges. The Camden Central School District as a whole is performing poorly, with both schools being ranked in the bottom quarter of New York elementary schools. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student achievement. While McConnellsville Elementary School spends more per student than Camden Elementary School, this does not seem to be translating into significantly better overall performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.