Rome City School District

The Rome City School District in New York consists of 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district as a whole struggles to provide a high-quality education, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools like Ridge Mills Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School consistently outperform the district and state averages on academic assessments.

The data reveals stark disparities in school performance, with some elementary schools, such as Ridge Mills Elementary and John E Joy Elementary, achieving significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, like Gansevoort Elementary and Bellamy Elementary, tend to struggle academically, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.

The Rome City School District as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 4-year graduation rate of 80.2% and a dropout rate of 14.4% at the district's high school, Rome Free Academy. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of outlier schools like Ridge Mills Elementary and John E Joy Elementary could provide valuable insights for improving performance and equity across the district.