Summary
Frisbie School is an exceptional elementary school located in Wolcott, Connecticut, serving 271 students in grades K-5. As part of the Wolcott School District, which is ranked 52 out of 156 districts in the state, Frisbie School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top elementary schools in Connecticut.
Frisbie School's academic performance is truly remarkable, consistently outperforming the Wolcott School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74.4% of Frisbie School's 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 70.4% for the district and 46.9% for the state. The school also boasts lower chronic absenteeism rates, with a 9.6% rate in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 17.7% for both the district and the state. Additionally, Frisbie School performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 68th out of 234 Connecticut elementary schools for female students and 69th out of 445 for male students in the 2021-2022 school year.
Interestingly, the data reveals a stark contrast between the performance of Frisbie School and the nearby Waterbury schools. Frisbie School outperforms the Waterbury schools across various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates, which may suggest the importance of factors such as district leadership, resource allocation, and community engagement in shaping a school's success. While Frisbie School is performing exceptionally well, there may still be room for improvement, particularly in addressing any potential achievement gaps between different student subgroups.
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