Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 13601

The middle schools located in zip code 13601 are part of the Watertown City School District, which is ranked 794 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The two middle schools in this area are Harold T Wiley School and Case Middle School, both of which serve students in grades 6-8.

Neither Harold T Wiley School nor Case Middle School stand out as high-performing schools. Both have relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, ranging from around 20% to 45% across different subjects and grade levels, which are significantly below the state averages. However, both schools perform better on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in certain subjects.

The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, around 65%, suggest that a large portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $20,353 to $23,614, the schools' performance on state assessments remains low. This indicates that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes in these schools, and that addressing the socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to help these schools improve their performance.