Summary:
The Highlander district has only one elementary school, Highlander Elementary Charter, which serves grades PK-6. This school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, as evidenced by its ranking of 148 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Highlander Elementary Charter's RICAS test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 15.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17.1% proficient or better in Science. The school has a high percentage of students (85.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. Despite the school's low performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and high per-student spending of $17,144, which raises questions about the effective allocation of resources.
The data suggests that Highlander Elementary Charter may require significant interventions and support to address its academic challenges and help its students succeed. The school's consistently poor performance and lack of improvement over time indicate that it has not been able to effectively meet the needs of its high-poverty student population. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Highlander district.
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