Summary:
The city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, with a mix of public and public charter schools. While the overall Pawtucket school district is ranked 45th out of 59 districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5, a few standout schools are outperforming the district and state averages.
The Flora S. Curtis School ranks 45th out of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating, significantly outperforming the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The Francis J. Varieur School and Curvin-McCabe School also outperform the district and state, ranking 60th and 102nd respectively. These top-performing schools tend to have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, suggesting a potential link between funding and student outcomes.
In contrast, schools like Cunningham School and Henry J. Winters School struggle significantly, with proficiency rates well below 20% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These lower-performing schools tend to serve higher percentages of minority and low-income students, highlighting the persistent achievement gaps along racial and socioeconomic lines. The sole International Charter School in the area performs better than the district average but still lags behind the top-performing traditional public schools.
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