Is Linnaeus W West School a good school?

Linnaeus W West School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of New York alternative schools.

How many students attend Linnaeus W West School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Linnaeus W West School.

What is the racial makeup of Linnaeus W West School?

Students at Linnaeus W West School are 82% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Linnaeus W West School

Summary:

Linnaeus W West School is an alternative public school located in Endicott, New York, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the Union-Endicott Central School District, which is ranked 628 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linnaeus W West School faces significant challenges, including high dropout rates ranging from 4.9% to 11.9%, and a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.1% to 51.3% in recent years. These rates are notably higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams, is also significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade English Language Arts, Linnaeus W West School had a 0% proficiency rate, compared to 43.07% for the district and 51.88% for the state.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $16,952 to $23,238 in recent years, and the low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 8.8 students per teacher, the school's academic outcomes remain concerning. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to address the underlying issues, and a more comprehensive approach to supporting student success may be necessary. The school's status as an alternative school, serving a specialized population, may contribute to the observed challenges, and the district's overall low ranking and 1-star rating suggest broader systemic issues that may impact the school's performance. Comparing Linnaeus W West School to the nearby Broome-Delaware-Tioga BOCES, another alternative school, could provide an opportunity for further analysis and potential collaboration.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 2-12

1201 Union Center Main Hwy
Endicott, NY 13760

(607) 757-2149

District: Union-Endicott Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1019^th of 1,242 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,334

Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

African American:

6.5%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Linnaeus W West School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Linnaeus W West School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Linnaeus W West School ranks worse than 82% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Linnaeus W West School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), African American (6.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linnaeus W West School is 6.7. (See more...)

Compare Linnaeus W West School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linnaeus W West School is $18,334.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Linnaeus W West School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Linnaeus W West School 1019^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Linnaeus W West School in the ranking list.)

Union-Endicott Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union-Endicott Central School District 628^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Linnaeus W West School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.01	2406^th	2413	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Linnaeus W West School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.03	1226^th	1479	17.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.45	1320^th	1454	9.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.93	1038^th	1455	28.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.16	636^th	748	15.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	17.46	468^th	519	9.8%
2022	44.26	682^nd	1190	42.7%
2023	19.15	955^th	1228	22.2%
2024	17.23	1019^th	1242	18.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.49	939^th	1155	18.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	36.84	743^rd	1155	35.7%
2023	28.72	846^th	1197	29.3%
2024	16.83	1027^th	1219	15.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	48.91	613^th	1154	46.9%
2023	12.00	1042^nd	1191	12.5%
2024	20.81	956^th	1211	21.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Linnaeus W West School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.41	773^rd	781	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Linnaeus W West School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	25	4	2	6	0	37
2018	44	7	1	5	0	57
2019	56	9	4	7	0	76
2020	55	7	3	9	0	74
2021	58	7	5	5	0	75
2022	51	7	4	9	0	71
2023	62	7	5	12	1	87
2024	63	5	4	5	0	77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linnaeus W West School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	37	7.0	5.2	91.9
2018	57	7.0	8.1	89.5
2019	76	9.4	8.0	88.2
2020	74	15.5	4.7	54.1
2021	75	9.6	7.8	86.7
2022	71	10.4	6.8	85.9
2023	87	9.7	8.8	82.8
2024	77	11.4	6.7	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linnaeus W West School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	37	7.0	5.2	91.9
2018	57	7.0	8.1	89.5
2019	76	9.4	8.0	88.2
2020	74	15.5	4.7	54.1
2021	75	9.6	7.8	86.7
2022	71	10.4	6.8	85.9
2023	87	9.7	8.8	82.8
2024	77	11.4	6.7	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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