Summary:
The 83349 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Richfield School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, it faces significant challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.
Richfield School's academic proficiency rates in math (27%), English Language Arts (37.8%), and science (17.8%) are all well below the state averages, suggesting the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school's four-year graduation rate of 77.8% is also below the state average. Additionally, Richfield School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it receives higher-than-average spending per student ($12,525) and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio. However, the school serves a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with 67.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the needs of this population and effectively utilizing the school's resources may be key to improving student outcomes at Richfield School and the Richfield District.
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