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 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across all schools.
Among the schools in this area, Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls stands out as the top performer, with the highest overall proficiency rates on state assessments and the lowest student-teacher ratio. Henry Johnson Charter School has also shown consistent improvement in its state assessment performance, reaching a 70.73% proficiency rate in 4th grade math, well above the state average. While Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is not the top performer, it has made gains in recent years, reaching a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceeding the state average in 5th grade science proficiency.
In contrast, Roots Academy at West Hill, the traditional public school in the area, is the lowest-performing school, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing more effective education for this student population. However, all schools in the 12206 zip code area struggle to meet state proficiency standards, likely due to the significant economic challenges faced by the student population. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors driving the performance differences and how to best support the educational needs of this community.
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