Summary:
The Potsdam Central School District is home to one middle school, A.A. Kingston Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the district, consistently achieving above-average results on state assessments in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science.
A.A. Kingston Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Life Science Biology Regents exams, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school also boasts impressive 5th and 8th grade science proficiency rates that exceed the district and state. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.3 is lower than the state average, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for students.
While the school's overall performance is strong, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 34.1% indicates that there may be some socioeconomic disparities within the student population that could be further investigated. However, the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $25,322 suggests that the district is allocating significant resources to support the middle school, which may be contributing to its exceptional academic outcomes.
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