Summary:
The South Seneca Central School District in New York serves students from two schools: South Seneca Middle/High School and South Seneca Elementary School. While the middle/high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate. However, the school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, with significantly below-average test scores.
Key metrics across the district show areas of concern. The middle/high school's dropout rate is 4.9%, and both schools have free and reduced lunch rates around 50%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Test scores at both schools are well below state averages, with some exceptions at the high school level. Spending per student is relatively high, suggesting that the issue may not be solely related to funding.
Overall, the South Seneca Central School District faces significant challenges in academic performance, with both the middle/high school and elementary school underperforming compared to state averages. The district should prioritize addressing the root causes of these issues, such as chronic absenteeism and equity concerns, to improve outcomes for its students.
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