Summary:
The city of Pownal, Vermont is home to a single public elementary school, Pownal Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 271 students. Despite serving a predominantly white student population, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Vermont, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
Pownal Elementary School has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 59.04%, suggesting it serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged community. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 9.38% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.91%, and only 6.25% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 37.19%. For 5th grade science, 27.03% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.45%. The school's consistently low rankings, with a ranking of 111 out of 113 schools in 2022-2023, indicate significant challenges in meeting the academic needs of its students.
Without additional context or comparisons to other schools in the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, it is difficult to determine the root causes of Pownal Elementary School's poor performance. However, the data highlights the importance of addressing equity and providing additional resources and support to schools serving underprivileged populations to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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