Summary:
The 13668 zip code area is home to three schools - Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School, Norwood-Norfolk School (high school), and Norwood-Norfolk Middle School - all part of the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District. While the high school stands out for its strong Regents exam performance, the district as a whole faces challenges, with all three schools consistently underperforming on state assessments compared to statewide averages.
The Norwood-Norfolk School (high school) is the standout, ranking 549 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts relatively high proficiency rates on Regents exams, exceeding state averages in subjects like Chemistry, Common Core Algebra II, and Physics. The school also maintains a respectable 84.3% graduation rate and a low 4.9% dropout rate. In contrast, the Norwood-Norfolk Middle School, while ranked lower overall, shines in specific subject areas, with impressive proficiency rates on the Regents Algebra I and Living Environment exams.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all three schools consistently performing below the state averages on the New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 56.47% at the elementary school to 64.41% at the middle school, indicate a high level of economic need in the district, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. This raises questions about the equity of educational opportunities and resources available to students in the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District, and the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success.
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