Summary:
The Monticello Central School District in New York is home to three elementary schools serving grades K-5: George L Cooke School, Kenneth L Rutherford School, and Emma C Chase School. Based on the available data, Emma C Chase School appears to be the standout performer among the three, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and a stronger statewide ranking.
Emma C Chase School ranks 1322 out of 2445 New York elementary schools and is the only one of the three rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the district and state averages on state assessments, with 43.24% proficient or better in 5th grade ELA compared to 16.42% for the district and 43.68% statewide, and 51.35% proficient or better in 5th grade Math compared to 20.2% for the district and 48.93% statewide. Emma C Chase also has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 57.02%, compared to 71.28% at George L Cooke and 81.1% at Kenneth L Rutherford.
While Emma C Chase School spends the most per student at $22,551, compared to $21,009 at George L Cooke and $17,598 at Kenneth L Rutherford, it also has the smallest enrollment at 228 students. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and student demographics, may be contributing to the school's stronger academic performance. Further investigation into these differences could provide valuable insights to help improve educational equity across the Monticello Central School District.
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