Summary:
Carmel Central School District has only one middle school, George Fischer Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects outperforming the state average while others underperform. However, the school's Regents exam performance is particularly strong, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 98.46% proficiency in Earth Science, significantly outpacing the state averages.
George Fischer Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 604th out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 883rd out of 1,500 in 2022-2023, with its current ranking for 2023-2024 at 744th out of 1,504 middle schools. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate of 38.41% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population. Spending per student at George Fischer Middle School is $23,075, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, Carmel Central School District's sole middle school, George Fischer Middle School, demonstrates a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While the school excels in Regents exam performance, its state assessment results are more variable. The higher-than-average spending per student and lower free and reduced-price lunch rate suggest the school may have access to more resources, but further analysis is needed to understand how these resources are being utilized and their impact on student outcomes.
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