Niagara Falls City School District

The Niagara Falls City School District operates 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students in the Niagara Falls area. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with low student achievement and high poverty rates, a few standout schools demonstrate stronger academic performance.

Lasalle Preparatory School, a middle school, stands out with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams in the district. Similarly, Geraldine J Mann School, an elementary school, also performs well above the district average. These schools suggest that with the right strategies and resources, students in the Niagara Falls City School District can achieve academic success.

However, the district as a whole struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism at Niagara Falls High School. Proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams are significantly below state averages, particularly in math. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicate that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges. Further analysis of resource allocation and best practices at the higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving outcomes across the district.