Norwood-Norfolk Central School District

The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District in New York consists of three schools: Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School, Norwood-Norfolk School (high school), and Norwood-Norfolk Middle School. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the high school and the elementary/middle schools, with the high school consistently ranking in the top half of New York high schools and demonstrating strong Regents exam proficiency rates.

The Norwood-Norfolk School (high school) stands out as the district's top performer, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.9% in 2022-2023. The school's Regents exam proficiency rates exceed 70% in many subjects, including 87.5% in Common Core Algebra II, 85.53% in Common Core English Language Arts, and 90% in Physics. In contrast, the Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School and Norwood-Norfolk Middle School struggle, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that range from 19.64% to 48.15%.

The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 56.47% to 64.41% across all three schools, suggest that the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. This, combined with the low student-teacher ratios and the significant performance gap between the high school and the lower-performing schools, highlights the need for targeted interventions and support systems to improve educational outcomes and ensure equity within the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District.