Summary:
The Elmira City School District has only one middle school, Ernie Davis Academy, serving grades 7-8 with an enrollment of 802 students. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with a statewide ranking that has declined over the past three years. However, the school performs better than the district average on Regents exams, particularly in Algebra I and Living Environment.
Ernie Davis Academy has a high percentage of students (65.71%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The school's spending per student is above the district average, and the student-teacher ratio of 11.3 is lower than the typical middle school ratio. These factors suggest that the school may have the resources to provide additional support and interventions to improve student achievement.
Overall, the data indicates that Ernie Davis Academy is a struggling middle school within a low-performing school district, with significant room for improvement in academic performance across multiple subject areas. Addressing the needs of the high-need student population and implementing targeted interventions and support may be key to driving better outcomes for the school.
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