Summary:
The 13411 zip code area is home to two schools - Unadilla Valley Elementary School and Unadilla Valley Secondary School, both part of the Unadilla Valley Central School District. While the secondary school outperforms the elementary school on several metrics, including higher test scores and Regents exam proficiency, it also faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism and lower graduation rates.
Unadilla Valley Secondary School, an alternative school serving grades 4-12, boasts impressive Regents exam results, with 100% proficiency in Algebra II, Geometry, and Chemistry. In contrast, the elementary school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math range from 12-40%, well below state averages. However, the secondary school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% and 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% are areas of concern, suggesting potential issues with student engagement and support.
The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools (27% at the elementary level, 52% at the secondary level) may be a contributing factor to the performance gap, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the secondary school ($16,577) compared to the elementary school ($11,659) does not seem to directly translate to better overall performance, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be at play in driving student success in this district.
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