Summary:
The city of Alexander, New York is home to two schools: Alexander Middle School-High School and Alexander Elementary School, both part of the Alexander Central School District. While Alexander Middle School-High School consistently performs above state averages on Regents exams, Alexander Elementary School struggles to meet benchmarks on ELA and Math assessments in grades 3-5.
Alexander Middle School-High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in subjects like Chemistry, Common Core Algebra II, and Common Core English Language Arts. The school also boasts a strong 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. In contrast, Alexander Elementary School performs below the state average on ELA and Math assessments, with some exceptions in 4th grade Math.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the performance differences between the two schools. Alexander Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 38.04%, compared to 31.62% at Alexander Middle School-High School. However, both schools maintain relatively small student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on personalized attention and support for students.
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