Summary:
In zip code 21601, there is one elementary school, Easton Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Easton, Maryland, as part of the Talbot County Public Schools district.
Easton Elementary is a large school with 1,075 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The school spends a high amount per student ($19,911), yet academic outcomes are low, with a 1-star overall rating and a state ranking in the bottom 28th percentile. A significant challenge is the high poverty level, with 75.16% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 20.3%, though this is lower than the district average of 25.2%, suggesting effective attendance initiatives. The school shows a consistent gap between English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency, with 32.1% of students proficient in ELA versus 19.1% in Math in the most recent year. A notable pattern is a sharp drop in math proficiency from 3rd grade (23.5%) to 4th grade (14.6%), indicating a critical transition point. However, there is a positive trend in 5th-grade Science, which improved from 11.9% to 23.4% year-over-year.
Overall, Easton Elementary faces significant academic challenges despite high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio. The school's resources are likely directed toward addressing the needs of a high-poverty student body, which may explain the disconnect between funding and test scores. While math and ELA proficiency remain below district and state averages, the school's relative success in managing chronic absenteeism compared to the district and the recent improvement in science scores offer some positive signs. Parents should be aware of the school's low academic rankings and the specific difficulties in math, particularly the 4th-grade dip, while also noting the school's efforts to support its students.
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