Summary:
The city of Oakville, Connecticut is home to three schools serving students from primary to middle grades: John Trumbull Primary School, Swift Middle School, and Polk School. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with a range of educational options in the Watertown School District.
Among the three schools, Swift Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking in the top half of Connecticut middle schools and outperforming the state and district averages in several academic areas. In contrast, Polk School, while not the highest-performing, shows some strengths, particularly in 5th grade SBAC English Language Arts and Science, as well as 3rd and 4th grade SBAC Mathematics. The schools have similar racial makeups, with a majority white student population, but Polk School has a higher percentage of African American and multiracial students.
Regarding resource allocation, Polk School has the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic performance. However, Polk School also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Oakville, Connecticut, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement for each institution.
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