Summary:
The city of Gowanda, New York is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Gowanda Elementary School, Gowanda Middle School, and Gowanda High School, all part of the Gowanda Central School District.
Among the three schools, Gowanda High School stands out as the strongest performer, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 441 out of 1,234 New York high schools. The high school boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 84.3% and low dropout rate of 4.5%, as well as strong performance on Regents exams, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Chemistry, Common Core Algebra II, and Global History and Geography. In contrast, Gowanda Elementary School and Gowanda Middle School have proficiency rates on state assessments that are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student across the three schools, with Gowanda High School spending nearly $14,000 more per student than Gowanda Elementary School. This may indicate a focus on investing more resources in the high school, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance. Additionally, the district's student population has relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels, suggesting a high-need student population that may require targeted support.
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