Summary:
The 13440 zip code area of Rome, New York is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Rome City School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 798 out of 865 in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Ridge Mills Elementary School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 1189 out of 2445 New York elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across most grade levels. John E Joy Elementary School also performs relatively well, ranking 2009 out of 2445 and receiving a 1-star rating, with above-average proficiency rates in both subjects. In contrast, Bellamy Elementary and Gansevoort Elementary struggle, with the lowest proficiency rates in the area.
The data also reveals significant disparities in spending, with the Clough Prek Center spending the most per student at $20,638, likely reflecting the district's recognition of the importance of early childhood education. The New York State School for the Deaf, an alternative school serving students with special needs, stands out with a much lower student-teacher ratio of 2.8, indicating the specialized support required for its students.
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