Summary:
The Harpursville Central School District consists of two schools: W A Olmsted Elementary School and Harpursville Junior-Senior High School. The data reveals a notable disparity in performance between the elementary and high school, with the high school outperforming the elementary school on various academic measures.
Harpursville Junior-Senior High School stands out with a higher statewide ranking, a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, and Regents exam proficiency rates that exceed state averages in subjects like Algebra II and Global History and Geography. In contrast, W A Olmsted Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking and proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments that are below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.
The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed at the elementary school, with a high percentage of students (53.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the high school faces challenges with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing these disparities and focusing on targeted interventions and support for students could be key priorities for the district to improve overall student outcomes.
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