Summary:
The Wappingers Central School District in New York is home to 10 elementary schools serving students from grades K-6. The district as a whole is ranked 322 out of 865 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Several schools within the district stand out as high-performing, including Brinckerhoff Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School, which also perform well above the state average.
The district's elementary schools generally have strong test scores, with many schools seeing a majority of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, there is still room for improvement, as some schools have lower proficiency rates, particularly in the upper grades. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies significantly across the schools, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. Additionally, the differences in spending per student may contribute to the variations in academic performance observed across the schools.
Overall, the Wappingers Central School District's elementary schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools. By identifying and sharing best practices from the top-performing schools, the district can work to raise the overall academic achievement and ensure equitable opportunities for all students within the district.
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