Summary:
The Greece Central School District in New York is home to two middle schools: Athena Middle School and Arcadia Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data analysis reveals that Athena Middle School is the higher-performing of the two, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming Arcadia on most academic proficiency metrics.
Athena Middle School appears to have a relatively more advantaged student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Arcadia Middle School. Additionally, Athena spends more per student, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Athena had 61.29% of 7th graders proficient in math, compared to 41.6% at Arcadia and 45.32% district-wide. Athena also had significantly higher Regents exam pass rates in subjects like Living Environment and Algebra I.
While Athena Middle School is the standout performer, the data suggests that the Greece Central School District as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages on academic proficiency. This indicates a need for the district to examine its curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to improve student learning across all schools and support the diverse needs of its student population.
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