Summary:
The city of Westerly, Rhode Island is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes 3 Dunn's Corners School and State Street School stand out as the highest-performing elementary schools, ranking 43rd and 50th respectively out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have strong test scores, with over 40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and over 50% proficient in Mathematics.
Westerly High School maintains a 3-star rating and consistent test scores, performing above the state average. However, Springbrook Elementary lags behind the other elementary schools, with lower test scores and a 2-star rating, indicating room for improvement in the district. The schools in Westerly have varying free/reduced lunch rates, which could suggest potential equity concerns, with higher-poverty schools potentially facing additional challenges.
Overall, the Westerly school district appears to have a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with Dunn's Corners and State Street standing out as the clear leaders. The district may want to focus on improving the lower-performing schools to ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.
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