Summary:
The Herkimer Central School District in New York serves two schools - Herkimer High School and Herkimer Elementary School. The district as a whole is ranked 735 out of 865 districts in New York and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.
Herkimer High School has relatively high performance on Regents exams, exceeding the state average in several subjects. However, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism at 34.1%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges. Herkimer Elementary School performs well below the state average on state assessments, with most grades struggling in both ELA and Math. The elementary school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 71.18%, indicating a high-need student population.
Across both schools, the data shows significant performance gaps, with proficiency rates well below the state average on most assessments. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the district spends relatively high amounts per student, but this does not seem to be translating into improved academic performance, indicating a potential need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and spending priorities.
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