Summary:
The Clinton School District has one elementary school, Lewin G. Joel Junior School, which serves students in grades PK-4. The school has consistently performed above the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools. However, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Lewin G. Joel Junior School has a student population of 546 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.5, which is lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending is also higher than the state average, at $20,321 per student. This investment in resources may be contributing to the school's strong academic performance, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates exceeding the Connecticut average.
While the school's overall performance is commendable, the high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 39.38%, suggests that the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% is a concern that may need to be addressed to improve student learning and achievement.
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