Summary:
The 57385 zip code area is home to two schools - Woonsocket Elementary - 03 and Woonsocket High School - 01, both part of the Woonsocket School District 55-4. While the high school boasts an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate, both schools face challenges, including declining statewide rankings, lagging test scores, and higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates.
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 has seen a concerning drop in its statewide ranking, falling from 130th out of 204 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 149th out of 201 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling compared to its peers. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in math and science, trail the state averages, an area that requires attention. On a positive note, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the high school's 12.2:1 ratio.
At the high school level, Woonsocket High School - 01 has also experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 92nd out of 138 high schools in 2022-2023 to 118th out of 141 in 2023-2024. While the school's 100% 4-year graduation rate is impressive, its dropout rate of 2.2% is still higher than the state average. Like the elementary school, Woonsocket High School - 01 also struggles with test scores that lag behind state averages, particularly in math and science. The school's higher spending per student of $15,175, compared to the elementary school's $10,679, is an area that could be further explored to understand resource allocation and priorities within the district.
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