Summary:
The Lockport City School District in New York has two middle schools serving grades 5-8: Aaron Mossell Junior High School and Emmet Belknap Intermediate School. While both schools face challenges with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data analysis reveals that Aaron Mossell Junior High School is the standout performer in the district.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for both 7th and 8th grades. The school's Regents exam proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I are also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Aaron Mossell Junior High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.7, compared to 10.6 at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
In contrast, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School lags behind the district and state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 5th and 6th grades. The data suggests a significant disparity in academic performance between the two middle schools, which may be influenced by factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, or resource allocation. While both schools face socioeconomic challenges, Aaron Mossell Junior High School's stronger performance indicates that the school may be effectively addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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