Columbia School District

The Columbia School District in Connecticut is home to a single elementary school, Horace W. Porter School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and generally performs on par with or slightly below the state average in academic assessments, with some grade levels excelling in specific subject areas.

Horace W. Porter School has a mixed performance history on the SchoolDigger rankings, with a 3-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating the previous year. The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test scores, shows that students are generally performing at or above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with some grade levels standing out. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a student population from higher-income households, which may contribute to the school's academic performance.

The Columbia School District appears to be investing significant resources in Horace W. Porter School, with higher-than-average spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, the notable Hispanic minority presents opportunities for the school to address diversity and inclusion in its curriculum and teaching practices.