Summary:
The city of Middletown, Connecticut is home to 8 elementary schools that are part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 129 out of 156 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with a few standouts and others underperforming compared to state averages.
Moody School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. In contrast, Bielefield School, Farm Hill School, and Lawrence School have the lowest test scores in the district, with less than 55% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools that have the highest free and reduced lunch rates generally performing the worst. Additionally, the Middletown School District as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, indicating a need for district-wide improvement efforts. However, the success of Moody School suggests that there may be effective practices or strategies that could be replicated at other schools in the district.
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