The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 52% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Donald H Crane Junior/senior High School
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School serves grades seven through twelve in Westmoreland, a rural town in Oneida County west of Utica. The school enrolls students across all six grades, with roughly even distribution among grades.
In state testing, the school shows a mixed academic picture. Math proficiency among seventh graders is solid, though eighth-grade math participation drops markedly and proficiency holds roughly steady. English language arts proficiency is notably weaker, particularly in seventh grade where fewer than half of tested students meet proficiency. Eighth-grade ELA performance improves, and eighth-grade science proficiency sits at just above half. Across tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency level places it above the midpoint among districts in Oneida County. A parent would want to pay close attention to the strength of writing and language instruction here, given the ELA results, and may want to ask the school about supports for students below proficiency and any targeted interventions the school has in place.
About a quarter of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students of other races and ethnicities. Data on students with IEPs and English learners was not available.
Westmoreland is a flat, rural town spanning a large area with low population density. The community is predominantly residential and agricultural. The hamlet center sits along State Route 233 near the Thruway Exit 32 interchange; most commercial activity clusters around that interchange rather than in a traditional downtown. The school itself sits on Route 233 just south of the small hamlet center, embedded in the community rather than on a separate campus. A park-and-ride commuter lot serves the interchange, and a new Thruway service area opened on the interstate in early 2024.
The district recently completed a capital project including a multipurpose field with lights and track, plus window and roof upgrades at two elementary buildings. The project was approved without a local tax increase, funded through state aid and capital reserves. The district also offers an early-grade K-1 multi-age classroom using a child-centered, mixed-ability approach developed in partnership with an external specialist, a distinctive pedagogical choice that reflects the district's willingness to invest in alternative early-learning models.
Housing values in the area are moderate relative to state benchmarks, and affordability ratios suggest homeownership and rental costs are reasonable for the region. The economic context includes modest local employment and modest population stability.
High school state assessment results are not available in the provided data; a parent would want to ask the school directly about high school performance, AP or honors offerings, college preparation pathways, and how seniors perform on diplomas and post-secondary transitions.
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