Summary:
The Canajoharie Central School District in New York has only one middle school, Canajoharie Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has struggled academically, with consistently low proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels compared to state averages. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, going from 1089 out of 1479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1400 out of 1504 in 2023-2024.
Canajoharie Middle School has 195 students and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is generally below state averages, with only 22.92% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.88%. Math proficiency is also low, with only 3.7% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.72%. Science proficiency for 8th-grade students is 12.5%, well below the state average of 33.76%. However, the school performs better on Regents exams, with 95% proficiency in Earth Science and Algebra I.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 and spends $14,627 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a high-need student population, with 47.18% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's performance is concerning, the data suggests that the district and school may need to implement significant improvements to better serve its students and improve academic outcomes.
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