Summary:
The 13163 zip code area has only one school, Otto L Shortell Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Oneida City School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student, its academic performance on state assessments is consistently below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Otto L Shortell Middle School's proficiency rates on the Living Environment and Algebra I Regents exams are higher than the district and state averages, suggesting the school is able to prepare students for certain high-stakes tests. However, the school's overall low performance on state assessments, particularly in ELA and Math, indicates a need for improvement in academic achievement. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.
Despite the school's resource allocation and low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to address the persistent academic underperformance. Identifying and addressing the root causes of the low proficiency rates could help the school better serve its students and improve their educational outcomes.
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