Summary:
The 13502 zip code area in Utica, New York is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Utica City School District, except for Deerfield Elementary, which is part of the Whitesboro Central School District.
Among the standout schools in the area, Deerfield Elementary shines with the highest state assessment scores in both English Language Arts and Math, as well as the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 35.22%, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. John F. Kennedy Middle School also stands out with the highest state assessment scores in English Language Arts and Math among the middle schools in the data set, and a higher SchoolDigger rating of 2 stars compared to the 1 star rating of Senator James H. Donovan Middle School.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with Deerfield Elementary consistently outperforming the other schools in the data set. This highlights the need to address the underlying factors that contribute to these performance gaps, such as socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and teaching quality. Additionally, the higher ranking of the Whitesboro Central School District, which includes Deerfield Elementary, suggests that district-level leadership, resource allocation, and community support may play a significant role in the academic success of schools.
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