Summary:
The Ogdensburg City School District consists of three schools: Ogdensburg Free Academy (a high school), John F Kennedy School (an elementary school), and Madill School (another elementary school). The district serves a predominantly white student population, with racial diversity being notably low across all three schools.
Ogdensburg Free Academy stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below the state averages. Madill School, on the other hand, outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math, making it a standout elementary school in the district.
While the schools in the Ogdensburg City School District have similar per-student spending, the academic performance disparities suggest that factors other than financial resources may be contributing to the observed differences. The district may benefit from a closer examination of the factors driving these disparities and exploring strategies to address the lack of racial diversity and the relatively high dropout rate at Ogdensburg Free Academy.
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