Summary:
The 14544 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman), including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. These schools serve students from the surrounding community and demonstrate a range of academic performance and resource allocation.
Marcus Whitman High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranked among the best in New York and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts strong academic achievement, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams across various subjects, often exceeding state and district averages. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate and a solid four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Marcus Whitman Middle School performs well in specific subject areas, such as 8th grade science and Regents Algebra I, but lags behind state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
The schools in the 14544 zip code area serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance and resource allocation, as Marcus Whitman High School has the highest spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools in the district.
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