Summary:
The Booker T. Washington Academy District in Connecticut contains a single elementary school, Booker T. Washington Academy, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating of just 1 out of 5 stars, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state.
Booker T. Washington Academy's academic performance is a significant concern, with test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 23.3%, compared to the state average of 46.9%. Similarly, in 8th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate is just 21.3%, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
The data suggests that the challenges faced by Booker T. Washington Academy may be linked to the high percentage of students (89.06%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending is in line with the state average, but the relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.2 may indicate challenges in providing adequate resources and support for teachers to effectively meet the needs of their students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education.
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