Summary:
The city of South Dayton, New York is home to two schools: Pine Valley Elementary School and Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Pine Valley Central School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 679 out of 874 in New York and has a 1-star rating, the high school stands out as the stronger performer of the two schools.
Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School is ranked 448 out of 1,234 high schools in the state and has a 3-star rating, compared to Pine Valley Elementary School's ranking of 2,134 out of 2,445 elementary schools and a 1-star rating. The high school also has higher proficiency rates on Regents exams in some subjects, spends more per student ($34,299 vs. $27,464), and has a lower student-teacher ratio (6.9 vs. 10.8). However, both schools face challenges, with generally lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages, and high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.
Overall, the data suggests that while Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School is the stronger performing school in the district, both schools are facing significant academic and socioeconomic challenges that may require additional resources and support to address. The district's low overall ranking and rating indicate that there is room for improvement across the board to ensure all students in South Dayton have access to a high-quality education.
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