Serving 630 students in grades 6-12, Falconer Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Falconer Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falconer Middle/high School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Falconer Middle/high School?
630 students attend Falconer Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Falconer Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falconer Middle/high School?
Falconer Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falconer Middle/high School offer ?
Falconer Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falconer Middle/high School part of?
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