Summary:
The Burrillville school district in Rhode Island is home to three elementary schools: William Callahan School, Austin T. Levy School, and Steere Farm Elementary School. Based on the available data, Steere Farm Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district.
Steere Farm Elementary School consistently ranks higher among Rhode Island elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that exceed the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 39.2% of Steere Farm students were proficient or better in RICAS mathematics, compared to just 23% for the Burrillville district. Additionally, Steere Farm has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student population.
In contrast, William Callahan School generally lags behind the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The significant difference in test scores between Steere Farm Elementary School and William Callahan School, despite being in the same district, suggests that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the performance gap. Further investigation into the specific factors driving Steere Farm's success and William Callahan's underperformance could provide valuable insights for the Burrillville school district.
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