Summary:
The city of Richford, Vermont is home to three schools: Richford Junior/Senior High School, Richford Elementary School, and Berkshire Elementary School. While the two Richford schools have relatively low statewide rankings and test scores, Berkshire Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with generally higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking compared to the other two schools.
Berkshire Elementary School serves grades PK-8, providing a more comprehensive educational experience. Its test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Richford Junior/Senior High School and Richford Elementary School have significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages, especially in Mathematics, suggesting a need for improvement in these areas.
The high free and reduced lunch rates across all three schools, ranging from 54.01% to 63.28%, indicate a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the Richford community, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, with relatively small percentages of other racial groups represented, suggesting a lack of diversity in the student population and potential opportunities to address equity and inclusion.
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