Gowanda Central School District

The Gowanda Central School District consists of three schools: Gowanda Elementary School, Gowanda Middle School, and Gowanda High School. The data analysis reveals that Gowanda High School is the standout school in the district, with strong performance on Regents exams and a high statewide ranking. However, the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be struggling, with declining academic performance and statewide rankings.

Gowanda High School has the highest statewide school digger ranking, with a rank of 366 out of 1,242 New York high schools and a 4-star rating. The school also has strong performance on Regents exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in several subjects, including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Global History and Geography. In contrast, both Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School have relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, with many grades performing below the state average.

The data also reveals high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all three schools, ranging from 51.39% at the high school to 65.28% at the elementary school. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may present challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation. Additionally, the statewide school digger rank history shows that the rankings for both Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School have been declining over the past three school years, suggesting the schools are struggling to keep pace with their peers across the state.