Summary:
The 16946 zip code area is home to two schools - Williamson Senior High School and Russell B Walter Elementary School, both part of the Northern Tioga School District. While the elementary school demonstrates stronger academic performance, both schools serve a high-need student population with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Russell B Walter Elementary outperforms Williamson Senior High School across multiple metrics, including higher proficiency rates in math and English language arts. The elementary school also exceeds district and state averages in these subjects. In contrast, Williamson Senior High lags behind, with only 17.2% and 40.9% proficiency in math and ELA, respectively. The high school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are also mixed, ranging from 41.2% in Algebra I to 52.9% in Biology and 48.6% in Literature.
Despite Williamson Senior High spending more per student ($17,205) compared to the elementary school ($13,917), the high school's academic performance remains a concern. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 255 to 413 over the past three years, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and strategies to improve student outcomes. Addressing the stark contrast in academic achievement between the elementary and high school should be a priority for the district, as students transition from a strong elementary foundation to potentially struggle in their secondary education.
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