Summary:
The 13478 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement.
The standout schools are Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School, which has strong Regents exam performance and a high graduation rate, and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School, which also shows high proficiency on state assessments. However, the J.D. George Elementary School lags behind in English Language Arts and Math proficiency compared to district and state averages, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions at the elementary level.
The schools in the 13478 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. Additionally, the high school faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of over 31%, which may impact student learning and achievement. While the schools have relatively high spending per student, the performance disparities suggest a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and ensure equitable distribution to address the specific needs of each school. Overall, the Sherrill City School District and the Madison-Oneida BOCES have an opportunity to build on the strengths of their high-performing schools while addressing the areas for improvement to provide a well-rounded education for all students in the 13478 zip code area.
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