Public Hearing Presentation - Wissahickon School District

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• Research Summary:• A K-5 Elementary building configuration is considered the standard.• 38% of elementary schools nationally have a K-5 configuration, followed by18% in a K-6 configuration.• 45% of elementary schools in Montgomery and Bucks Co. have a K-5configuration, followed by 32% in a K-6 configuration.• There are decreased opportunities for vertical curriculum alignment in schoolsthat are not in a K-5 configuration.• Student performance in K-5 elementary schools is better than performance inother grade configurations.• K-5 schools are fairly consistent in terms of achievement, whereas K-2/3schools score consistently lower in reading, mathematics and writing.• More opportunities are afforded for cross-age activities in larger grade spanschools.• Recommendation:• Establish that a K-5 elementary school grade configuration as the standard forthe elementary schools in the Wissahickon School District.
• Definition:• Is defined by the total student enrollment of the school building.• Current Practice:• Wissahickon School District has four K-5 elementary schools thatrange from 366 students to 496 students.• Wissahickon School District has one K-3 elementary school of 176students.
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