Summary:
The 12443 zip code area has only one school, Ernest C Myer School, which serves elementary students in grades K-4. This public school is part of the Kingston City School District and has a student population of 203, predominantly White (79.31%) with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, and multiracial students.
Ernest C Myer School's academic performance has seen a decline in recent years, with its statewide SchoolDigger ranking dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars over the past three school years. While the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.15%) and Math (51.28%) are higher than the district averages, they are still lower than the state averages. The 4th-grade proficiency rates in ELA (31.03%) and Math (50%) are also below both the district and state levels. However, the school's per-student spending of $25,173 and low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9 suggest a focus on providing ample resources and small class sizes.
Approximately one-third of Ernest C Myer School's students (32.02%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's declining academic performance, it does offer some diversity, with nearly 20% of students identifying as non-White. Overall, the analysis of this single-school data set provides insights into the characteristics and challenges faced by Ernest C Myer School, highlighting areas for potential improvement to better serve the educational needs of the 12443 zip code community.
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