Summary:
The 12569 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Traver Road Primary School and West Road/D'Aquannis Intermediate School, both part of the Arlington Central School District. While the schools share the same district, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics, resource allocation, and academic performance.
Traver Road Primary School has a higher percentage of white students (65.75%) compared to West Road/D'Aquannis Intermediate School (61.17%), while West Road/D'Aquannis has a larger Hispanic student population (23.95% vs. 19.88%). Additionally, West Road/D'Aquannis serves a more economically disadvantaged student body, with 36.57% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 25.69% at Traver Road Primary. This disparity is reflected in the higher per-student spending at West Road/D'Aquannis ($18,692) compared to Traver Road Primary ($16,915), potentially indicating an effort to provide additional resources and support for the more disadvantaged student population.
Interestingly, West Road/D'Aquannis Intermediate School has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.8) than Traver Road Primary School (12.0), which may contribute to its ability to offer more individualized attention and support. However, this advantage does not seem to translate to higher academic performance, as West Road/D'Aquannis generally lags behind the district and state averages in state assessment test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. These findings suggest that the school district may need to further investigate the underlying factors contributing to the disparities between the two schools and implement strategies to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 12569 zip code area.
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