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Tioga Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Apalachin, NY, serving 263 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Vestal Central School District, which is ranked 222 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tioga Hills Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 75% of 3rd graders, 58.33% of 4th graders, and 38.46% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%, respectively. In Math, 80.56% of 3rd graders, 66.67% of 4th graders, and 52.63% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 88%) of white students, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.53%) compared to nearby schools like Clayton Avenue Elementary School (48.79%) and Charles F Johnson Junior Elementary School (66.41%).
Tioga Hills Elementary School's consistent academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. However, the school may need to focus on addressing any achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, as it has shown varying performance among different student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students and white students outperforming other racial/ethnic groups. When compared to the nearby schools, Tioga Hills Elementary School stands out for its higher academic performance, lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and more homogeneous racial composition, which may be due to unique factors such as community demographics, resources, or instructional practices.
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