Summary:
The 13904 zip code area in New York is home to two struggling schools - East Middle School and Calvin Coolidge School. Both schools consistently underperform the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with East Middle School ranking in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools and Calvin Coolidge School in the bottom 25% of elementary schools.
East Middle School spends a relatively high amount per student ($21,944) and has a low student-teacher ratio (7.9), but its academic performance remains poor. In contrast, Calvin Coolidge School spends less per student ($19,854) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (11.4), yet its performance is also subpar. Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 70% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the overall low performance, East Middle School stands out for its relatively strong performance on Regents exams, particularly in Earth Science and Algebra I, where over 80% of students demonstrate proficiency. This suggests the school may be better equipped to prepare students for these specific assessments. The schools in the 13904 zip code area face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students, and further investigation into the root causes of their underperformance would be valuable for the Binghamton City School District and the community.
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