Summary:
The 06374 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school. Among these, Plainfield Memorial School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 231 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools in the area.
While Shepard Hill Elementary School has a lower overall ranking, it has shown improvement over the years, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating. The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are higher than the district and state averages. However, the schools in the 06374 zip code generally perform below the state averages in these subjects, with the largest gaps observed in 6th and 8th-grade Mathematics.
The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students eligible for free and reduced lunch, ranging from 56.99% at Plainfield Memorial School to 64.33% at Shepard Hill Elementary School. This suggests a need to focus on addressing the needs of students from low-income families and implementing targeted interventions to improve overall academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, across the Plainfield School District.
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