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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.
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