Summary:
The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in New York operates two schools: Midlakes Elementary School and Midlakes Middle/High School. The district as a whole is ranked 696 out of 866 districts in New York, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in the state.
Midlakes Middle/High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.7%, which is above the state average, and strong performance on 8th grade science assessments, with 59.32% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 47.41%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% and below-average proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade Math. In contrast, Midlakes Elementary School has significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to state averages, ranging from 11.48% to 23.2% proficient in ELA and 26.73% to 32.77% in Math.
Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. The racial demographics of the schools are not highly diverse, with the majority of students being white. Addressing the areas of concern, such as low test scores and high rates of economic disadvantage, could be key focus areas for the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District moving forward.
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