Summary:
The Manchester School District in New Hampshire is home to 13 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and socioeconomic factors across these schools, with a few standout institutions like Green Acres School and Highland-Goffes Falls School leading the way in terms of proficiency rates and overall rankings.
The highest-performing schools in the district, including Green Acres School, Highland-Goffes Falls School, and Smyth Road School, significantly outpace the district and state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency. In contrast, schools like Beech Street School, Gossler Park School, and Henry Wilson Elementary School struggle to meet even 20% proficiency in some grade levels.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also tending to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, while the relationship between racial diversity and performance is less clear, the schools with the highest percentages of minority students are among the lowest-performing in the Manchester School District. These findings suggest that addressing the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes should be a top priority for district leaders and policymakers.
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