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. Based on the available data, Moravia Junior-Senior High School appears to be the standout school in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and higher graduation rates compared to the elementary school.

Moravia Junior-Senior High School is ranked 270 out of 1,228 New York high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a strong 88.2% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 4.4% dropout rate. Academically, the high school performs well, with 53-58% proficiency in ELA and 40-61% proficiency in Math across grades 6-8. In contrast, Millard Fillmore Elementary School is ranked 1,739 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, with academic performance below state averages in both ELA and Math.

While the high school's performance is commendable, the district as a whole faces some challenges. The high school's chronic absenteeism rate of 30% is concerning and may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance at the elementary school level. Additionally, the district has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white at both schools, which may impact the educational experience and opportunities for students. Despite the high per-student spending at both schools, the district could benefit from exploring ways to address these areas for improvement and ensure consistent academic success across all grade levels.