Summary:
The 14903 zip code area in Elmira Heights, New York is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Elmira Heights Central School District. While the elementary and middle schools in this district struggle to meet state proficiency averages, Thomas A. Edison High School stands out with strong academic performance, ranking 487 out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high school boasts impressive proficiency rates on Regents exams, with 81.01% in Algebra I, 84.38% in Algebra II, and 90.7% in U.S. History and Government. In contrast, Cohen Middle School is a standout performer, with 100% proficiency in Regents Algebra I and Living Environment exams, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. However, the elementary school, Cohen Elementary School, struggles to meet state proficiency levels in English Language Arts and Math.
The schools in the 14903 zip code serve a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.71% to 58.5%. This suggests that the district may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to the performance disparities observed across the grade levels. Addressing these challenges and replicating the successes seen at the middle school level could be key to improving academic outcomes for all students in the Elmira Heights Central School District.
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