Summary:
The 13732 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Apalachin Elementary School and Tioga Hills Elementary School. Based on the available data, Apalachin Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, consistently achieving stronger proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages, particularly in math and science.
Apalachin Elementary School has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating it is performing well above average. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated but has remained in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools. In contrast, Tioga Hills Elementary School has more average performance, with proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages, and a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, around 12-13 students per teacher, suggesting a focus on providing individualized attention and support to students. However, Apalachin Elementary School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 35.31% compared to 20.53% at Tioga Hills Elementary School, which may indicate socioeconomic differences in the student populations that could impact academic outcomes.
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