Summary:
The Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) district in Connecticut operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The data reveals significant variation in the academic performance and student demographics across these institutions.
The standout school in the district is ACES at Chase, a middle school that outperforms both the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below state levels. The small Bridge at ACES high school stands out for its low student-teacher ratio but serves a high-need student population, as evidenced by its high free/reduced lunch rate.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, with two schools reporting 17.7% of students chronically absent. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with high rates of poverty, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 41.27% to 51.52%. While the district spends more per student than the state average, the data suggests that more work is needed to ensure equitable outcomes for all students within the ACES district.
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