Summary:
The 13452 zip code is home to two schools, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St Johnsville Junior/Senior High School and Oppenheim-Ephratah-St Johnsville Elementary School, both part of the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District. While the high school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.
The elementary school stands out for its strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade math, with proficiency rates of 65.38% and 70% respectively, exceeding the state averages. However, both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, over 50%, indicating significant economic disadvantages in the student population. This context is important when considering the schools' academic challenges, which include low Regents exam proficiency rates, especially in critical gateway courses like Geometry and Algebra I.
Overall, while the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St Johnsville school district has some bright spots, the data suggests the schools are underperforming compared to their peers across New York state. Addressing the root causes of the low proficiency rates should be a priority for the district to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed academically.
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