Summary:
The 14624 zip code in New York is home to a single middle school, Gates Chili Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Gates Chili Central School District. While the school has some areas of strength, such as its performance on Regents exams, its overall academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average.
Gates Chili Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 987 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1,160 out of 1,500 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating. Student performance on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for grades 6-8 is below the state average. However, the school performs significantly better than the district and state averages on Regents exams in Algebra I and Earth and Space Sciences.
The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 55.61%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Spending per student is $25,839, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 10.5, which is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes. These factors may be contributing to the school's performance, as it serves a population with greater educational needs and challenges, while also providing more individualized attention to students.
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