Summary:
The city of Gales Ferry, Connecticut is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Juliet W. Long School and Gales Ferry School) and one middle school (Ledyard Middle School), all part of the Ledyard School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and improving schools, with Juliet W. Long School standing out as a top performer in the area.
Juliet W. Long School consistently ranks in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Juliet W. Long School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (25.88%) compared to the other schools in the data set. In contrast, Ledyard Middle School, while only rated 2 stars by SchoolDigger, has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving up from 139th to 132nd out of 252 Connecticut middle schools over the past 3 years. The school's 8th-grade science proficiency rates are notably higher than the district and state averages.
Despite these standout schools, the data also reveals some areas of concern. All three schools in the data set have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between Gales Ferry School ($17,745) and Juliet W. Long School ($9,008) is an interesting finding that may warrant further investigation into the factors driving these differences and their potential impact on student outcomes.
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