Summary:
The South Windsor School District in Connecticut is home to four elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, including Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, and Philip R. Smith School, have demonstrated varying levels of academic performance and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools, Orchard Hill School consistently ranks among the top 62-59 elementary schools in Connecticut and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. Similarly, Philip R. Smith School has the highest ranking among the four schools, at 74th out of 493 Connecticut elementary schools, and excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
While the schools generally perform better than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, there are some areas of concern. All four schools have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the district's overall rate. Additionally, Eli Terry School has the lowest 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate at 50.6%, compared to the district and state averages. These findings suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address these challenges and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the South Windsor School District.
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