Summary:
The 06256 zip code area in Connecticut is home to two elementary schools - Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, a public magnet school serving grades K-8, and North Windham School, a traditional public elementary school serving grades K-5. While both schools are part of the Windham School District, which ranks 142nd out of 156 districts in Connecticut, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the two schools.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy stands out as the higher-performing school, with consistently stronger test scores across grade levels and subject areas compared to North Windham School and the overall Windham School District. For example, in 2024-2025 projected scores, 56.7% of 7th graders at Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 34.2% for the district. Additionally, Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, indicating it serves a more economically advantaged student population.
Despite the performance gap, both schools face challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7% in 2023-2024. The broader context of the underperforming Windham School District suggests there may be systemic issues that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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