Summary:
The Winchester City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 4th grade. While the schools share similar challenges, such as high poverty levels, one school, Frederick Douglass Elementary, stands out as a relatively higher-performing institution.
Frederick Douglass Elementary boasts the highest statewide ranking among the 4 schools, ranking 712 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools. It is the only school rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while the other 3 schools are rated 1 out of 5 stars. This school also has the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading across the 3rd and 4th grade levels, often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Frederick Douglass Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.3, compared to the other schools which range from 13 to 13.8.
While the other schools, such as Garland R. Quarles Elementary, have their own strengths, such as a higher 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and student demographics may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. Addressing these challenges, particularly the high poverty levels, through targeted interventions and a focus on continuous improvement, could help improve the overall performance of elementary schools in the Winchester City Public Schools district.
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