Summary:
The city of Potsdam, New York is home to three schools that are part of the Potsdam Central School District: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the community.
Among the standout schools in Potsdam is Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, which has consistently high performance on state assessments, with 3rd and 4th-grade students scoring well above the state average in both English Language Arts and Math. The school has been ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in New York state for the past 3 school years. In contrast, A.A. Kingston Middle School has more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average and others below. At the high school level, Potsdam Senior High School stands out, ranking among the top 25% of high schools in New York state for the past 3 school years and demonstrating impressive performance on Regents exams, with students scoring well above the state average in subjects like Chemistry, Algebra II, and English Language Arts.
Across the district, the schools have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.1% to 36.98%, and the student-teacher ratios are also relatively low, ranging from 11.3 to 12.9 students per teacher. The schools spend between $22,556 and $25,322 per student, which is higher than the state average. While the data suggests that the Potsdam Central School District is serving a more affluent population, the district may want to investigate further to ensure that it is providing equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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