Summary:
The Onondaga Central School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Wheeler Elementary School and Rockwell Elementary School. Both schools serve students from prekindergarten through 6th grade and are part of a district that is ranked 270 out of 865 school districts in the state.
Wheeler Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong performance on the New York State Assessments, particularly in Math, where 4th-grade students have outperformed the district and state averages. The school's 4th-grade Math proficiency rate was 80% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 58.03% for the state. Rockwell Elementary School, on the other hand, boasts a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, which may contribute to a more personalized learning environment for its students.
While both schools have similar spending per student, around $15,500, Wheeler Elementary School serves a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 53.65% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
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