Summary:
The 12189 zip code area is home to two schools, Watervliet Junior-Senior High School and Watervliet Elementary School, both part of the Watervliet City School District. While the schools serve a diverse student population, the data suggests they are facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.
Academically, both Watervliet schools perform well below the state average on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates in ELA and math that are substantially lower than the New York state average. For example, the 8th grade ELA proficiency rate at the junior-senior high school is just 34.52%, compared to the state average of 55.2%. The schools also struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout rates, indicating broader engagement issues.
Socioeconomic factors appear to be a significant challenge for the Watervliet schools, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the schools' relatively low per-student spending, suggests that resource allocation may be a contributing factor to the academic struggles. Addressing the attendance and chronic absenteeism issues, particularly at the high school level, will also be crucial for improving outcomes for students in this community.
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