Niagara Falls City School District

The Niagara Falls City School District consists of 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students in the Niagara Falls area. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with a few standout schools like Geraldine J. Mann School and Lasalle Preparatory School performing well above the district and state averages, while the majority of schools struggle with low proficiency rates on state assessments.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, such as Henry J. Kalfas Magnet School, tending to have the lowest test scores and rankings. Additionally, Niagara Falls High School stands out as a school facing significant challenges, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very high chronic absenteeism, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support at the high school level.

While the overall district performance is concerning, the success of a few schools, like Geraldine J. Mann School and Lasalle Preparatory School, suggests that there may be effective practices or strategies being implemented that could be replicated across the district to improve outcomes for all students in the Niagara Falls City School District.