Summary:
The city of Cornwall, Vermont has only one school, Bingham Memorial School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This elementary school, part of the Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, has seen fluctuations in its state-wide ranking, going from a top 2 ranking in 2020-2021 to a more middle-of-the-pack 53rd ranking in the most recent 2022-2023 school year.
Academically, Bingham Memorial School has mixed performance, with 4th grade proficiency rates below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but a significantly higher 5th grade Science proficiency rate compared to the state. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 12.9%. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.5 is slightly higher than the ratios at other elementary schools in the district, which could be an area for improvement.
Overall, Bingham Memorial School appears to be a well-resourced school, with higher-than-average spending per student at $13,407. While the school has experienced fluctuations in its state ranking, it has strengths in science education and serves a predominantly white, affluent student population. Further investigation into the factors driving the school's performance and a comparison to other schools in the district could provide additional insights for parents and the community.
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