Summary:
The Ansonia School District in Connecticut has only one middle school, Ansonia Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The district as a whole is ranked 151 out of 156 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the district.
Ansonia Middle School has consistently low performance, with a statewide ranking ranging from 210 to 221 out of 249-252 Connecticut middle schools over the past three school years. The school's test scores on the SBAC and NGSS assessments are significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.7% to 23.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50% to 50.7%. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and a high percentage of students (66.02%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student ($15,150) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, Ansonia Middle School is not achieving strong academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's struggles. Overall, the data paints a picture of a low-performing school within a struggling school district, presenting significant challenges that will need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.
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