Summary:
The Newington School District in Connecticut is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a closer look reveals standout schools within the district.
The Ruth Chaffee School emerges as the top performer, consistently achieving high test scores that outpace the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades. With a ranking of 101 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Ruth Chaffee stands out as the district's highest-performing school. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 may contribute to its strong academic results. Another standout is the Anna Reynolds School, which also performs well on test scores, particularly in 4th-grade ELA, and is ranked 224 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.
While the district's overall performance is average, with a ranking of 93 out of 156 in Connecticut and a 2-star rating, the variation in school performance within the district is noteworthy. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% across all 4 schools is a concern, and the district may need to focus on addressing the root causes of this issue. Additionally, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a crucial role in student outcomes, as the school with the highest spending per student, Elizabeth Green School, does not have the strongest academic performance.
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