Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12449

The 12449 zip code area is home to two schools, M Clifford Miller Middle School and E R Crosby Elementary School, both part of the Kingston City School District. Unfortunately, these schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.

M Clifford Miller Middle School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, now placing in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools. Its student population is diverse, with 41.48% White, 13.38% African American, and 29.56% Hispanic students. However, the school struggles academically, with proficiency rates ranging from just 13.16% to 36.94% in ELA and 3.61% to 31.79% in Math across grades 5-8. E R Crosby Elementary School fares slightly better, with proficiency rates in the 30-67% range, but still falls below state averages.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates over 60%. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the schools have not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and class sizes may be contributing to the underperformance of these schools in the 12449 zip code area.