Summary:
The Tully Central School District in New York operates two schools: Tully Elementary School and Tully Junior-Senior High School. The district serves a population with a significant percentage of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the high free and reduced-price lunch rates at both schools.
Tully Junior-Senior High School stands out as the academic powerhouse in the district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in New York state. The school boasts strong performance on Regents exams, often exceeding state averages, and maintains a respectable 84.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Tully Elementary School has a more mixed academic performance, with some grades excelling in ELA and Math while others fall below state averages.
The higher spending per student at the high school level ($29,295) compared to the elementary school ($25,912) may contribute to the stronger academic outcomes at the secondary level. Additionally, the high school's chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% is a concern that the district should address to improve student achievement. Overall, the data suggests that the Tully Central School District is providing a solid educational foundation, with the high school leading the way in academic excellence, while the elementary school could benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum and instructional practices.
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