Summary:
The 14510 zip code area is home to two schools, Mount Morris Elementary School and Mount Morris Middle/Senior High School, both part of the Mount Morris Central School District. While the high school shows some promising signs, such as a high graduation rate, both schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages in key subjects.
The elementary school, in particular, struggles with low academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from just 6.82% to 50% in English Language Arts and Math, compared to state averages of 44.89% to 53.85%. This is coupled with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 60% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The high school, while performing slightly better, still has proficiency rates below state averages in many Regents exams, and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.8%.
Despite the challenges, the schools do have some positive attributes. The elementary school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, and the high school spends significantly more per student ($20,257) compared to the elementary school ($14,927). However, the data suggests a potential imbalance in resource allocation, as the higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school may not be translating to improved academic outcomes across the district. Addressing the academic, socioeconomic, and resource-related issues will be crucial in driving progress and better outcomes for the students in this community.
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