Gananda Central School District

The Gananda Central School District in New York is home to three schools: Richard Mann Elementary School, Ruben A Cirillo High School, and Gananda Middle School. The district's schools serve a predominantly white student population, with relatively low percentages of African American and Asian students.

Among the standout schools, Ruben A Cirillo High School stands out with a 4-star rating, a 95% four-year graduation rate, and a low 3.2% dropout rate. The school also has relatively high per-student spending of $20,044. In contrast, Gananda Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, particularly in grades 7 and 8. Richard Mann Elementary School, on the other hand, performs better than the district average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, but still trails the state averages.

The data suggests an imbalance in resource allocation, with the secondary schools (Ruben A Cirillo High School and Gananda Middle School) receiving higher per-student spending compared to the elementary school (Richard Mann Elementary School). Understanding the factors contributing to the observed performance differences and the relationship between demographic composition and academic outcomes could provide valuable insights to guide educational policies and resource allocation decisions in the Gananda Central School District.