Moravia Central School District

The Moravia Central School District in New York consists of two schools: Moravia Junior-Senior High School and Millard Fillmore Elementary School. The data analysis reveals a significant performance gap between the high school and the elementary school, with the high school consistently outperforming the district and state averages on various academic metrics.

Moravia Junior-Senior High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 264 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts high proficiency rates on Regents exams, particularly in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, and U.S. History. However, the school also faces challenges, with a 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate, which may impact student learning and achievement.

In contrast, Millard Fillmore Elementary School lags behind the district and state on many academic metrics, including English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates. The elementary school is ranked 1,796 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This disparity in performance between the high school and elementary school suggests potential areas for improvement at the elementary level, as well as the need for the district to address socioeconomic challenges, as both schools have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.