Summary:
The 14227 zip code area is home to two schools - John F. Kennedy Senior High School and John F. Kennedy Middle School, both part of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District. While the high school performs relatively well on some Regents exams, the middle school struggles with lower proficiency rates on state assessments. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
John F. Kennedy Senior High School stands out with a graduation rate of 84.3%, above the state average, and strong performance on several Regents exams. However, the school faces challenges with low proficiency in Algebra I and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. In contrast, John F. Kennedy Middle School excels on the Regents Earth Science and Algebra I exams, but struggles with overall lower proficiency rates on the state assessments compared to district and state averages.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with nearly half or more of the students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The small student-teacher ratios at both schools, 9.9 at the high school and 9.6 at the middle school, suggest a focus on personalized attention. While the data presents a mixed picture, the schools in the 14227 zip code area face the common challenge of supporting their economically disadvantaged students and improving academic outcomes across the board.
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