Summary:
The Lansingburgh Central School District contains only one middle school, Knickerbacker Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance data suggests it is a low-performing institution within the district, with declining statewide rankings, significant gaps in proficiency compared to state averages, and high spending per student that does not translate into improved academic outcomes.
Knickerbacker Middle School is ranked 1315 out of 1500 New York middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on New York State Assessments are consistently lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, though its proficiency rates on Regents exams are higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student at Knickerbacker Middle School, the school's academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students, and that the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational programs warrant further investigation.
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