Summary:
The Groton School District in Connecticut consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Northeast Academy Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others have room for improvement.
The magnet schools in the district, such as Northeast Academy Magnet, Thames River Magnet, and Mystic River Magnet School, generally outperform the non-magnet elementary schools, with higher test scores and rankings. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance. Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate in the district at 54.83%, while Northeast Academy Magnet has the lowest at 26.85%.
The district's lone high school, Robert E. Fitch High School, performs solidly, ranking in the top half of Connecticut high schools. However, the Groton School District as a whole is ranked 102 out of 158 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating there is room for improvement in overall academic performance across the district.
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