Summary:
The city of Shoreham, Vermont has only one public elementary school, Shoreham Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the statewide averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 36.36% and 9.09% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to the statewide averages of 54% and 30%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 71st out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 117th out of 133 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.7 to 1, suggesting a potentially favorable learning environment with more individualized attention. However, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $15,034, which is higher than the national average of around $12,000 per student, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's spending in improving student outcomes. Additionally, 42.67% of students at Shoreham Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Shoreham Elementary School in the Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 reveals several areas of concern, including below-average academic performance, a declining statewide ranking, and high spending per student despite the poor academic outcomes. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Shoreham Elementary School.
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