Sprague School District

The Sprague School District in Connecticut is home to a single elementary school, Sayles School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 270 students. Despite having a diverse student population and relatively high levels of resources, Sayles School consistently underperforms academically compared to state averages.

Sayles School's student body is 62.96% White, 17.41% Hispanic, and 14.44% two or more races, with a high percentage (57.41%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income population. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates as low as 26.9% in 3rd grade ELA and 20% in 8th grade Mathematics, compared to state averages of 45.9% and 41.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school's performance in Science is also below the state average.

Despite the school's above-average spending per student ($13,781) and low student-teacher ratio (11:1), the academic outcomes do not reflect the level of resources invested. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to examine how these resources are being utilized to support student learning. Sayles School is ranked 391 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating a persistent challenge in improving student academic achievement.