Summary:
The Ripley Central School District in New York has only one school, Ripley Central School, which serves elementary students. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 5th grade math and science, it struggles in several other academic areas compared to state averages.
Ripley Central School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and math are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in 5th grade. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 1218 out of 2445 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1665 out of 2434 in 2021-2022. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 in 2023-2024 to 2 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022.
Despite the school's access to significant resources, with a high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not seem to be translating into consistently strong academic outcomes. The school could benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement, particularly in the lower-performing grade levels and subject areas. Targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students may also help to address the achievement gaps observed.
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