York Central School District

The York Central School District in New York operates two schools: York Middle/High School, serving grades 6-12, and York Central Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. While the middle/high school performs above the state average in several Regents exams, the elementary school lags behind the state average in most 3rd-5th grade assessments.

The data suggests a significant performance gap between the two schools. York Middle/High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a lower dropout rate of 4.9%. It also outperforms the state average in Algebra II, ELA, and U.S. History Regents exams. In contrast, York Central Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking and proficiency rates ranging from 17.78% in 3rd grade ELA to 48% in 4th grade Math.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary school (57.71%) compared to the middle/high school (45.55%) may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance. However, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively similar between the two schools, suggesting these factors may not be the primary drivers of the performance differences. Targeted interventions at the elementary level may be an area for further investigation and improvement within the York Central School District.