Summary:
The 12189 zip code area is home to two schools - Watervliet Junior-Senior High School and Watervliet Elementary School, both part of the Watervliet City School District. Unfortunately, the data reveals that these schools are performing significantly below state averages across a range of key metrics, with both schools receiving the lowest possible 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the schools struggle, with proficiency rates on New York State Assessments well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, the 8th grade ELA proficiency rate at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School was just 25.84% compared to the state average of 51.88%. Similarly, the 5th grade math proficiency rate at Watervliet Elementary School was 28.33% versus the state average of 48.93%. These low test scores contribute to the schools' poor statewide rankings, with Watervliet Junior-Senior High School ranked 957 out of 1,242 high schools and Watervliet Elementary School ranked 2,063 out of 2,445 elementary schools.
Beyond academics, the schools also face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (72.01% at the elementary school and 66.96% at the high school) and relatively low per-student spending ($8,242 for the elementary school and $9,082 for the high school). These factors likely contribute to the schools' struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the unique needs of the student population in this area.
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