Summary:
The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) district in Connecticut operates 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools. This diverse district serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.
Within the CREC district, a few schools stand out for their academic performance. Montessori Magnet School is the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary also performs well, ranking among the top Connecticut elementary schools and achieving higher proficiency rates than the CREC and state averages in several grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering high school stands out for its low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to other CREC high schools.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing CREC schools, as well as between the CREC district and the state averages. This suggests that the Capitol Region Education Council may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address these disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the district.
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