Summary:
The White Plains City School District in New York serves students from 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with some schools like Ridgeway School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others like George Washington School struggle to meet benchmarks.
Ridgeway School stands out as a top performer, with 63-73% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math assessments. In contrast, White Plains Middle School excels in Regents exams, with 99.39% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I and 100% proficient in Geometry. However, the district's high school, White Plains Senior High School, faces challenges, with a lower-than-average graduation rate, higher dropout rate, and significant chronic absenteeism issues.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and spending per student across the district's schools, ranging from $32,881 per student at Post Road School to $40,265 at White Plains Middle School. These variations suggest the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the differences in academic performance and the district's efforts to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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