Summary:
The 13622 zip code is home to a single school, Lyme Central School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 345 students. This alternative public school has a mixed academic performance, with some strengths in certain subject areas but also areas for improvement.
Lyme Central School's four-year graduation rate is 84.3%, which is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate is 4.5%. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, which may be contributing to its uneven academic performance. On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates vary, with some grades and subjects exceeding the state averages, such as 4th-grade ELA and Math, while others, like 3rd-grade ELA and Math, fall behind.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($25,510) and low student-teacher ratio (11.5), the academic outcomes do not fully reflect this investment. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 52.75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Lyme Central School has both strengths and areas for improvement, and the data suggests opportunities to further support student success and address any underlying challenges.
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