Summary:
The Springfield School District in Vermont has only one middle school, Riverside Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently low rankings, poor academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism compared to other Vermont middle schools.
Riverside Middle School is ranked 71 out of 74 Vermont middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 64th out of 68 schools in 2021-2022 to 82nd out of 85 schools in 2023-2024. Student academic performance is significantly below the statewide averages across all grade levels and subject areas tested, with only 3.57% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in math, compared to the statewide average of 36.84%.
Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning and support, Riverside Middle School is not translating this resource into improved student outcomes. The school's challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves, with 65.99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the data suggests that the Springfield School District may need to prioritize addressing the issues at Riverside Middle School to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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