Summary:
The Stillwater Central School District in New York serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across two schools - Stillwater Middle School High School and Stillwater Elementary School. The district has seen mixed academic performance, with the high school consistently ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools, while the elementary school's ranking has declined in recent years.
Stillwater Middle School High School stands out as a strong performer, with impressive test scores, high Regents exam pass rates, and a relatively low dropout rate compared to the state average. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the top 25% of New York high schools over the past 3 years. In contrast, Stillwater Elementary School has seen its state-wide ranking drop from the top 28% to the top 37% over the same period, despite having strong math and science proficiency rates in some grade levels.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student, with Stillwater Middle School High School spending nearly $11,000 more per student than Stillwater Elementary School. This disparity in resource allocation may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance between the two schools. Additionally, both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting the district may need to focus on addressing socioeconomic disparities and ensuring equitable access to educational resources and support for all students.
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