Summary:
The 14517 zip code in New York is home to a single middle school, Dalton-Nunda Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. While the school invests significant resources, with a high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is generally below the state average across key subjects like ELA, Math, and Science.
Dalton-Nunda Middle School's proficiency rates range from 27.5% to 48.57% in ELA and 23.08% to 45.16% in Math, falling short of the state averages of 50.86% to 56.61% and 46.74% to 56.47%, respectively. Science proficiency is also below the state average, with 31.58% for 5th grade and 43.59% for 8th grade, compared to state averages of 45.02% and 43.5%. However, the school's 100% proficiency rate on the Regents Algebra I exam is a standout positive, suggesting it is able to excel in at least one subject area.
The Dalton-Nunda Central School District, which Dalton-Nunda Middle School is a part of, is ranked 683 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This declining performance over time, as evidenced by the school's drop in statewide ranking from 469 in 2014-2015 to 983 in 2024-2025, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. With 43.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a factor in its academic performance.
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