Summary:
Regional School District 14 in Connecticut is home to two elementary schools, Bethlehem Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Based on the available data, Bethlehem Elementary School emerges as the standout performer, ranking 149th out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Mitchell Elementary School's 3-star rating and 242nd ranking.
Bethlehem Elementary School consistently outperforms Mitchell Elementary School and the state average on key test score metrics, including 4th grade English Language Arts, 5th grade English Language Arts, and 5th grade Mathematics. Additionally, Bethlehem Elementary School spends more per student ($19,012) compared to Mitchell Elementary School ($18,029), suggesting that it may be allocating its resources more effectively.
While the racial makeup of the two schools is relatively similar, with both having a majority white student population, Bethlehem Elementary School has a slightly lower percentage of Hispanic students compared to Mitchell Elementary School. Both schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could be an important factor in analyzing the schools' performance and resource needs.
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