Summary:
The Newburgh City School District in New York has two middle schools serving grades 6-8: South Middle School and Heritage Middle School. Based on the available data, Heritage Middle School stands out as the stronger-performing school in the district.
Heritage Middle School consistently outperforms South Middle School and the district average on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Its proficiency rates on Regents exams, such as Earth Science, Living Environment, and Algebra I, are exceptionally high, with over 90% of students scoring proficient. In contrast, South Middle School lags behind Heritage Middle School and the district in these key academic measures.
While both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the significant performance gap between the two schools. This could include differences in school leadership, teacher quality, and overall school climate and culture. The disparity in SchoolDigger ratings and statewide rankings between the two schools further highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors that drive school performance, particularly for schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations.
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