Summary:
Central Square Central School District has one middle school, Central Square Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 717th out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 970th out of 1,504 in 2023-2024. While the school excels in Regents exam proficiency, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 98.15% in Living Environment, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are significantly below the state average across all grade levels.
Central Square Middle School's math proficiency rates are more mixed, with 6th and 8th grade students performing below the state average, but 7th grade students exceeding the state average. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 36.02% is slightly above the state average of 33.76%. Socioeconomic factors indicate a relatively high level of economic need, with 45.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, but the school spends above the state average at $14,138 per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5.
Overall, Central Square Central School District's middle school performance is a mixed picture. While the school excels in certain areas, such as Regents exam proficiency, it struggles with ELA proficiency, which is a critical area of focus for middle school students. The school's socioeconomic factors and resource allocation suggest a commitment to supporting its student population, but the declining statewide ranking indicates a need for continued improvement and strategic interventions.
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