Summary:
The city of Northfield, Vermont is home to two schools: Northfield Elementary School and Northfield Middle/High School, both part of the Paine Mountain Union School District #68. While Northfield Elementary School performs above the state average in several academic areas, Northfield Middle/High School struggles to meet state benchmarks across all tested grades.
Northfield Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd grade students, outpacing the state average. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. In contrast, Northfield Middle/High School spends more per student but underperforms the state average in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. This suggests a potential disconnect in the educational continuity and effectiveness between the elementary and secondary levels within the Northfield school system.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Northfield Middle/High School spending $12,473 per student, higher than the $9,314 spent per student at Northfield Elementary School. Additionally, Northfield Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.1, compared to 10.8 at Northfield Middle/High School. These disparities in spending and staffing ratios may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, presenting an opportunity for the district to examine and address the factors underlying these differences.
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