Summary:
The 14004 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Alden Central School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school in the area is Alden Senior High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New York state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Alden Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, with a 2-star rating and lower-than-average test scores in English language arts and math.
The schools in the Alden Central School District spend significantly more per student than the state average, with Alden Senior High School spending $15,329 per student and Alden Middle School spending $18,336 per student. However, the higher spending does not seem to be translating into consistently strong performance across all schools, as evidenced by the struggles of Alden Middle School.
The free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools suggest a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity, with around 25-30% of students coming from low-income families. This could be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying strategies to support all students. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive snapshot of the schools in the 14004 zip code area, highlighting the strengths of Alden Senior High School and the areas for improvement at Alden Middle School.
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