Summary:
The 04348 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Jefferson Village School and Somerville Elementary School. While both schools serve students in the same geographic region, they exhibit distinct characteristics and performance metrics.
Somerville Elementary School, the smaller of the two with only 20 students, stands out with a higher district ranking (49 out of 176) compared to Jefferson Village School (123 out of 176). Somerville also boasts a lower student-teacher ratio of 10:1, potentially contributing to a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Jefferson Village School has a larger student population of 235 and a longer history of statewide school rankings, dating back to the 2022-2023 school year.
The data reveals that Jefferson Village School has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages, with the largest gap in Mathematics. Additionally, Jefferson Village School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. While Somerville Elementary School does not have available test score data, its higher free/reduced lunch rate of 30% compared to 24.68% at Jefferson Village School suggests potential socioeconomic differences in the student populations.
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