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Calvin Coolidge School is an elementary school in Binghamton, New York, serving 312 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Binghamton City School District, which is ranked 787 out of 865 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Calvin Coolidge School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math lagging behind the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.08% of 3rd graders, 24.49% of 4th graders, and 42.86% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 28.99%, 29.66%, and 29.19%, respectively. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Calvin Coolidge School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.84% to 73.93% over the past three school years.
When comparing Calvin Coolidge School to other elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District, it becomes clear that the school is one of the lowest-performing in the district. For instance, Horace Mann School and Thomas Jefferson School significantly outperform Calvin Coolidge School in both ELA and Math proficiency rates. Despite the challenges, the data suggests that with targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on supporting underperforming student subgroups, Calvin Coolidge School has the potential to improve and provide a better educational experience for its students.
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