Summary:
The Tonawanda City School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Riverview Elementary School and Mullen Elementary School. While both schools serve students from low-income families, with over 49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Tonawanda City School District as a whole is performing below the state average, ranking 631 out of 866 districts in New York.
Of the two elementary schools, Riverview Elementary appears to be the higher-performing, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to Mullen's 1-star rating. Riverview outperforms Mullen on state assessment scores in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades. However, Mullen Elementary has significantly higher spending per student at $18,206, compared to Riverview's $9,909, which does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.
The data suggests that while Riverview Elementary is the stronger performer, both schools within the Tonawanda City School District have seen a decline in their statewide rankings over the past decade. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning in the district.
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