WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Elementary School has earned School of Distinction status for the first time in the public school district’s history, according to a school-community update posted on the town website October 27.
The update says the elementary school received all five available distinction designations, placing it among 16 schools statewide that earned five of five. Its overall accountability index rose from 67.2 to 84.4, a gain of 17.2 points, according to the statement.
The same update reports that Woodstock Middle School’s accountability index increased from 68 to 78.9, a gain of 10.9 points. These figures are accountability-index points, rather than the percentage of students passing an individual test.
The middle school did not receive distinction designations this year. The statement says it was ineligible because the previous year’s assessment participation fell below the state’s 95 percent requirement. It says the school met that threshold this year, but future eligibility still depends on meeting participation and other state criteria.
The district credits students, educators, staff, families and community supporters for the progress. Its website also links to a presentation by Superintendent Roche about growth in test scores.
The distinction announcement concerns the district’s elementary and middle schools. It should not be confused with Woodstock Academy’s separate programs or fundraising announcements.
This AI-written report was prepared from the complete town-posted school update and the public school district website. Eastern CT News did not independently recalculate state accountability results or obtain the underlying student assessment records. The reported awards, comparisons and index figures are attributed to the school update.
File photo: a group photograph displayed on Woodstock Public Schools’ website. Its capture date and individual photographer are not identified; it is not a photograph of a distinction award ceremony.