Summary
Wells School is a small, alternative public school located in Wells, New York, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students. As part of the Wells Central School District, this school stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio and fluctuating academic performance.
While Wells School has seen its four-year graduation rate fluctuate between 84.3% and 100% in recent years, generally higher than the state average, its dropout rates have ranged from 0% to 6.2%, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's performance on state assessments and Regents exams has been mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state and district averages, while others lag behind. For instance, the school's 3rd and 5th grade ELA and math scores are often higher than the state and district, but 4th and 6th-8th grade scores are more variable. On Regents exams, Wells School students tend to perform well in subjects like Global History and Geography, but struggle more in subjects like Algebra I and Life Science Biology.
One of the school's strengths is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.9 to 6.3 students per teacher in recent years, which suggests the potential for more individualized attention and support. However, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic and student support outcomes, as evidenced by its fluctuating performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.8% to 34.7% in recent years. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased significantly in the most recent year, from around $20,000-$24,000 per student to $45,190 per student, which warrants further investigation into how these resources are being utilized to support student outcomes.
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