Summary:
The 10311 zip code area of Staten Island, New York is home to two public charter schools serving different grade levels: John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School (grades KG-12) and Richmond Preparatory Charter School (grades 6-7). While both schools allocate significant resources to their students, they exhibit contrasting academic performance and student demographics.
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School stands out for its exceptional 96.7% 4-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, but lags behind the state average on most state assessments, particularly in the elementary and middle school grades. In contrast, Richmond Preparatory Charter School outperforms the state on 6th and 7th grade ELA and Math assessments, despite having a slightly higher student-teacher ratio. The student populations also differ, with John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School serving a more diverse student body and Richmond Preparatory Charter School having a higher percentage of White and Asian students.
Overall, the data suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as student demographics and school-specific practices, may be driving the differences in academic performance between the two schools in the 10311 zip code area. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these contrasting outcomes could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities in the region.
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