Frewsburg Central School District

The Frewsburg Central School District in New York serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two schools: Robert H Jackson Elementary School and Frewsburg Junior-Senior High School. While the high school is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 236 out of 1,242 high schools in New York, the elementary school has more average performance with room for improvement.

Frewsburg Junior-Senior High School excels on state assessments, with many subject areas and grade levels exceeding state and district averages in proficiency rates. The school also has a solid 84.3% graduation rate, though the 4.9% dropout rate is a bit higher than desired. In contrast, Robert H Jackson Elementary School lags behind state averages on state assessments, indicating a significant performance gap between the two schools in the district.

Interestingly, the high school spends significantly more per student ($19,136) compared to the elementary school ($12,976), which may suggest a prioritization of resources towards the secondary level. Additionally, both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates over 40%, pointing to potential equity concerns and a need to ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. Addressing the performance gap, chronic absenteeism at the high school, and equity considerations could be valuable focus areas for the Frewsburg Central School District moving forward.