Summary:
The 13489 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, West Leyden Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 123 students. The school is part of the Adirondack Central School District, which is ranked 539 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Leyden Elementary School's performance on the New York State Assessments has been inconsistent, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranking 1464 out of 2445 New York elementary schools in 2024-2025 (2-star rating), 1892 out of 2445 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating), and 1392 out of 2439 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). The school's high spending per student ($29,988) is noteworthy, as it is significantly higher than the state average, and the free/reduced lunch rate of 35.77% suggests the school serves a population with a significant economic need.
Overall, the analysis of West Leyden Elementary School provides a mixed picture of its performance. While the school's high spending per student and the economic needs of its student population are notable, its inconsistent academic performance and fluctuating statewide ranking indicate the need for further examination of the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure the best possible educational outcomes for its students.
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