Summary
Nichols School is an elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 408 students. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 137 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nichols School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a ranking between 341 and 410 over the past 10 years, and a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Nichols School consistently underperforms compared to the Stratford School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts ranged from 15.5% in 3rd grade to 43.9% in 6th grade, compared to the Stratford School District's range of 31.2% to 39.4% and the state's range of 46.9% to 52.5%. The school's math proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Nichols School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 28.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.15% to 53.74% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
When comparing Nichols School to other nearby elementary schools in the Stratford School District, it consistently underperforms. For instance, Franklin School and Wilcoxson School have significantly higher test scores, with proficiency rates in the 30-60% range, compared to Nichols School's lower scores. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with the school's Hispanic students performing relatively well, but the school's female and male students ranking much lower, in the bottom half of the state.
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