Summary:
The Newark Central School District in New York has only one middle school, Newark Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Newark Middle School does not appear to be a standout performer, as it has below-average academic proficiency rates, a declining statewide ranking, and a low SchoolDigger rating of 0 out of 5 stars.
Newark Middle School's academic performance on state assessments is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 34.71% in 6th grade ELA, 25.21% in 7th grade ELA, and 21.95% in 6th grade Math, compared to state averages of 43.64%, 49.56%, and 50.56%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, going from 1298 out of 1479 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1381 out of 1504 in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $18,709, which is above the state average, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (58.88%), which is often used as a proxy for poverty, suggesting that the school may be serving a disadvantaged population. Overall, the data indicates that Newark Middle School is a struggling school that is performing well below state averages on academic measures and has a declining statewide ranking.
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