Summary:
The Winchester School District in Connecticut is home to two elementary schools: Mary P. Hinsdale School (grades PK-2) and Pearson School (grades 3-6). While both schools serve the local community, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation.
Mary P. Hinsdale School stands out for its very low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a higher-income student population. In contrast, Pearson School has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a lower-income student population. This socioeconomic difference is further reflected in the schools' academic performance, with Pearson School generally underperforming the state averages in English Language Arts and Math, while its 5th grade Science proficiency rate is higher than the state average.
The data also reveals a concerning trend at Pearson School, where its ranking has dropped from 232 out of 490 schools in 2021-2022 to 262 out of 491 schools in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in performance relative to other Connecticut elementary schools. However, Pearson School does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which may suggest more resources are being allocated to this school compared to Mary P. Hinsdale School, for which historical data is lacking.
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