Summary:
The city of Newport, New York is home to two schools, West Canada Valley Elementary School and West Canada Valley Junior-Senior High School, both part of the West Canada Valley Central School District. The schools serve students from elementary through high school grades and provide a mix of academic performance, with some standout metrics and areas for improvement.
The junior-senior high school stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and strong performance on certain Regents exams, including 88.24% proficiency in Chemistry, 83.93% in Common Core English Language Arts, and 87.5% in Physics. In contrast, the elementary school demonstrates above-average math proficiency rates, with 63.16% in 3rd grade and 67.35% in 6th grade. However, both schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in New York state and are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
While the schools have some positive metrics, they also face challenges. Both have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the junior-senior high school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%. The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and junior-senior high schools ($27,500 vs. $40,454) is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation into resource allocation and potential equity concerns. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the schools in Newport, New York, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
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