Summary:
The Mechanicville City School District operates two schools: Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School, serving grades 6-12, and Mechanicville Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. While the junior/senior high school has a more diverse student population, both schools have mixed academic performance on state assessments, with some grade levels exceeding district and state averages while others fall behind.
The junior/senior high school boasts a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 85.1%, but also grapples with a concerning dropout rate of 9.5%, higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue at the junior/senior high, with a rate of 34.8%. Economically, the elementary school serves a more disadvantaged population, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the junior/senior high.
Per-student spending is higher at the junior/senior high school, at $12,779, compared to $11,257 at the elementary school. This disparity in resource allocation may warrant further examination to ensure equitable distribution of funding and support across the district. Overall, the Mechanicville City School District faces a mix of strengths and challenges, requiring targeted interventions to address areas of concern and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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