Summary:
East Coldenham Elementary School is a public K-5 school in the Valley Central School District in Newburgh, New York, serving 295 students. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 838 to 1683 out of over 2,400 New York elementary schools, and it currently holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle range compared to other schools in the state.
East Coldenham outperforms its district and the state average in several key academic areas, including 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math proficiency. However, the school struggles in 5th grade ELA and Math, where proficiency rates are below the district and state averages. The school performs relatively well for its female and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top 50% of New York elementary schools, but its performance for male, white, special education, and economically disadvantaged students is more concerning, with rankings in the bottom 30-40% of the state. Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,089 in 2022-23) compared to the state average, the school's overall performance is only in the middle range, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.
Compared to other elementary schools in the immediate vicinity, East Coldenham generally outperforms the Newburgh City School District schools but lags behind the Wallkill Central and Washingtonville Central School District schools in academic achievement, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as district-level policies, leadership, and community engagement, may be influencing the school's performance.
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