Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14843

The 14843 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Hornell Intermediate School and North Hornell School) and 1 junior-senior high school (Hornell Junior-Senior High School). While the high school maintains a 4-star rating, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years. The elementary schools, particularly Hornell Intermediate School, have consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools.

Academically, the schools in the Hornell City School District perform below the state average on most state assessments and Regents exams. The highest proficiency rates are in Regents Geometry (83.33%) and Regents Living Environment (83.48%) at the high school level, while the lowest are in Regents Common Core Algebra II (16.13%) and 8th grade math (11.25%). The district also faces challenges with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.84% at North Hornell School to 59.6% at Hornell Intermediate School.

Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the district's schools are still underperforming academically. This suggests that the district may be facing challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement. Addressing these challenges will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students in the Hornell City School District.