Summary:
The Fulton City School District has only one middle school, Fulton Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, it performs exceptionally well on Regents exams, particularly in Earth Science and Algebra I, significantly outpacing district and state averages.
Academically, Fulton Junior High School's proficiency rates on New York State Assessments are generally below state averages across English Language Arts, Math, and Science for both 7th and 8th grade students. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (61.8%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The district allocates significant resources to the school, with higher-than-average spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, its exceptional performance on Regents exams suggests that the school may be effectively preparing students for these high-stakes assessments. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to the school's overall academic performance, as well as how the district's resources are being utilized, could provide valuable insights to help address the challenges and build upon the school's strengths.
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