Perry Central School District

The Perry Central School District in New York consists of two schools: Perry Elementary School and Perry Junior-Senior High School. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking among the top high schools in the state, the elementary school appears to be struggling, with below-average academic achievement and a low statewide ranking.

Perry Junior-Senior High School has consistently ranked highly, with a statewide ranking of 169 out of 1,228 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 91.5% four-year graduation rate and relatively low 5.0% dropout rate. Students at the high school also perform well on state assessments, exceeding the state averages in 8th grade ELA and Math proficiency. In contrast, Perry Elementary School has a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 30% of New York elementary schools, suggesting significant performance challenges.

The data also reveals potential equity concerns within the district, with both schools having relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting socioeconomic disparities. Additionally, the declining performance of Perry Elementary School, as evidenced by its dropping statewide ranking, and the high chronic absenteeism rate at the high school, are areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for all students in the Perry Central School District.