Summary:
The 13438 zip code area is home to two schools, Remsen Elementary School and Remsen Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Remsen Central School District. While Remsen Junior-Senior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, Remsen Elementary School demonstrates more average academic performance compared to state and district averages.
Remsen Junior-Senior High School is the standout school in this area, ranking 175 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms state averages on Regents exams, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. Additionally, it boasts an 85.7% four-year graduation rate, which is above the state average, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.6 compared to 11.1 at the elementary school. In contrast, Remsen Elementary School's academic proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts.
The significant difference in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the two schools may be a contributing factor to the performance gap. Remsen Junior-Senior High School spends $34,794 per student, significantly higher than the $22,759 spent per student at Remsen Elementary School. Additionally, both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Understanding how the district is addressing these challenges and replicating the successful practices of the high-performing Remsen Junior-Senior High School could potentially benefit the entire district.
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