Summary:
The Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) in New York consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with minority representation being low across the schools.
Marcus Whitman High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 277 out of 1,228 New York high schools and maintaining a strong 94.4% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the district's middle and elementary schools generally lag behind the state averages in ELA and math proficiency on state assessments. However, Marcus Whitman Middle School outperforms the district and state in 8th grade ELA and science, suggesting effective teaching practices at the middle school level.
The district faces significant economic challenges, with 57.82% to 70.8% of students across the schools receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the educational needs of these students. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture, with the high-performing Marcus Whitman High School contrasting with the academic struggles of the district's middle and elementary schools.
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