Summary:
The 14305 zip code area of Niagara Falls, New York is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Niagara Falls City School District. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, a few stand out in both positive and negative ways.
Hyde Park School is the top-performing elementary school, ranking 2070 out of 2445 New York elementary schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in 6th grade math and 5th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Niagara Falls High School struggles with a high 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate, contributing to its overall low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below state averages across various subject areas and grade levels.
Across the board, the schools in this area serve predominantly low-income communities, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 71% to 83%. Despite the high poverty levels and low academic performance, the schools in this data set have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $21,138 to $27,954. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to implement evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes in the Niagara Falls City School District.
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