Summary:
The 13131 zip code area is home to two schools - Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School and Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and Regents exam proficiency.
Both the elementary and high school have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state averages across grade levels. For example, the 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at the elementary school was just 23.81% in 2024-2025, far below the state average of 54.15%. The high school also struggles on Regents exams, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Living Environment, and Earth Science.
Additionally, the high school has an 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is lower than the state average, and a concerning 4.5% dropout rate. Both schools also have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at over 50%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the district's educational strategies.
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