Summary:
The 12206 zip code area of Albany, New York is home to 5 elementary schools, including 4 public charter schools and 1 traditional public school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income community.
Among the schools, Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls and Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Both schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state averages, with the Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls leading the pack. In contrast, the traditional public schools, Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy and Sheridan Preparatory Academy, have much lower proficiency rates, often well below the state and district averages.
The data also reveals that the schools in the 12206 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all of them having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.38% to 92.68%. This suggests that the community faces significant economic hardships, which may impact student learning and achievement. The wide range in test scores and school performance within the same zip code highlights the importance of school-level factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, in driving student outcomes.
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