Summary:
The city of Johnson City, New York is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Johnson City Central School District. The data reveals a concerning picture, with the schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The Johnson City Middle School stands out as the lowest-performing, ranking in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools and with test scores significantly below state averages, particularly in math and science. The Johnson City Elementary/Intermediate School also has a low statewide ranking, in the bottom 15% of New York elementary schools, with test scores well below state averages in English Language Arts and math.
At the high school level, Johnson City Senior High School has a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average, and a high 4.5% dropout rate. The school also struggles with a 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which is very high. Across the board, the schools in Johnson City perform significantly below state averages on Regents exams and state assessments, despite spending per student that is higher than the state average and relatively low student-teacher ratios.
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