Summary:
The city of Bridgewater, Virginia is home to two schools: Turner Ashby High School and John W. Wayland Elementary School, both part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district. While Turner Ashby High School consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Biology, John W. Wayland Elementary School struggles to meet these benchmarks, especially in English Reading and Mathematics.
Turner Ashby High School stands out as the stronger of the two schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.31%), suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, John W. Wayland Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating in the most recent school year.
The data suggests a significant disparity in academic performance between the high school and elementary school, which may be influenced by socioeconomic factors. While the elementary school spends slightly more per student than the high school, this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes. Further investigation into the underlying causes and targeted interventions could help address these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Bridgewater community.
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