Summary:
The Rome City School District in New York operates 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 798 out of 865 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out in performance. Ridge Mills Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranked 1189 out of 2445 New York elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars. It also has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels compared to the district and state averages. John E Joy Elementary School is also a high performer, ranked 1759 out of 2439 New York elementary schools and rated 1 out of 5 stars, with strong proficiency rates in ELA and Math. While ranked lower, Stokes Elementary School stands out with relatively high proficiency rates, especially in 3rd and 4th grade Math where it exceeds 50% proficiency.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities between the district's schools, with many struggling to meet state proficiency standards. The district's high school, Rome Free Academy, faces challenges with below-average graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. The district as a whole may require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes across all schools.
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