Little Falls City School District

The Little Falls City School District in New York serves students from three schools: Benton Hall Academy (an elementary school), Little Falls High School, and Little Falls Middle School. The analysis of the district's data reveals a mix of performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Little Falls High School emerges as a standout, ranking 608 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school achieved a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and outperformed the district and state averages on several Regents exam proficiency rates, including Common Core English Language Arts and Living Environment. Similarly, Little Falls Middle School ranked 789 out of 1,504 New York middle schools, earning a 2-star rating, and demonstrated strong performance on the 8th grade Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I.

In contrast, Benton Hall Academy showed proficiency rates in 3rd-5th grade ELA and Math assessments that were generally below the district and state averages. The district also exhibited significant differences in spending per student, with Little Falls High School spending the most at $24,248 per student, compared to $16,658 for Little Falls Middle School and $10,742 for Benton Hall Academy. Additionally, all three schools had relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 56.16% at Benton Hall Academy to 61.16% at Little Falls Middle School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges within the district.