Best Public Schools in Zip Code 13163


Summary:

The 13163 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Otto L Shortell Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 391 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, and a relatively high percentage of students (52.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges within the community.

Academically, Otto L Shortell Middle School's performance on the New York State Assessments is generally below the state averages, but the school excels on the Regents Algebra I and Living Environment exams, with 100% and 94.12% proficiency rates, respectively, compared to the district rates of 67.55% and 71.97%. This suggests the school may be better preparing its students for more advanced academic work. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 and higher-than-average spending per student at $16,677.

Despite the school's academic challenges, the data indicates that the Oneida City School District is allocating significant resources to support Otto L Shortell Middle School and its students. However, the school's rating on the SchoolDigger website has declined from 2 stars in 2021-2022 to 1 star in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for continued improvement efforts to address the academic and socioeconomic needs of the student population.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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