Summary:
The Ledyard School District in Connecticut is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Among these schools, Juliet W. Long School stands out as the top performer, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized tests and earning a higher statewide ranking.
Juliet W. Long School's success is evident in its strong academic performance, with 63.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, compared to the district average of 53.2% and the state average of 51.3%. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.95%), suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, Juliet W. Long School's spending per student ($9,008 in 2018-2019) is the lowest among the three schools, indicating efficient resource allocation.
In contrast, Gallup Hill School tends to lag behind the other two schools in academic performance, with lower test scores across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.46%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. These disparities in student demographics and academic outcomes raise questions about the relationship between funding, resource allocation, and educational equity within the Ledyard School District.
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