Oneonta City School District

The Oneonta City School District in New York consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with white students making up the majority across all schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Oneonta Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 20% of high schools in New York state and maintains a strong 4-star rating. The high school boasts a high graduation rate of 83.7% and a low dropout rate of 9.4%, while spending the most per student ($17,877) in the district. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district generally perform below the state average on ELA and math proficiency tests, with some exceptions like Greater Plains Elementary School, which outperforms the district and state averages in math for grades 4 and 5.

The data also reveals disparities in resource allocation, with Riverside Elementary School having the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.7) and the second-highest per-student spending ($16,003) in the district, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Overall, the analysis suggests that the Oneonta City School District may benefit from a closer examination of resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the academic performance gaps observed, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.