Summary:
The Dryden Central School District in New York is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the schools share a district, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and student demographics.
Cassavant Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with significantly higher 3rd grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (76.47%) and Math (58.82%) compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Cassavant has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 59.26%, suggesting a more economically advantaged student population. In contrast, Dryden Elementary School, the largest school in the district with 486 students, consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in ELA and Math proficiency.
Across the three schools, there are notable differences in key metrics, such as statewide rankings, test scores, and spending per student. While all three schools are ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, Freeville Elementary School and Cassavant perform better than Dryden Elementary. Additionally, Dryden Elementary has the highest spending per student at $22,012, but this does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may play a significant role in student success.
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