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Cheshire scores eighth statewide on District Performance Index; superintendent highlights high value relative to spending
Summary
Superintendent Jeff Solon reviewed the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability/District Performance Index, noting Cheshire scored 85.43 points and placed eighth statewide while spending about $20,008 per pupil — below top districts' averages — and flagged small declines in chronic absenteeism and on‑track graduation indicators.
Superintendent Jeff Solon presented the District Performance Index (the Next Generation Accountability dataset from the Connecticut State Department of Education), saying Cheshire earned strong marks across most indicators and ranked eighth in the state with an index score of 85.43.
"We represent an incredibly high value," Solon said, noting Cheshire achieved perfect band scores for ELA, math and science performance for all students, plus full…
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