R F Downey Public School
Peterborough, Ontario
Mixed performance with weaker writing, weaker math. Recent results show a declining trend.
Overall score
out of 10
Key metrics
Math
26%
Needs improvementReading
70%
AverageWriting
67%
AverageTrend
DecliningWhat this means for parents
This profile is derived from the available EQAO/OSSLT measures: reading is 70%, writing is 67%, math is 26%. Across the available three-year change fields, the school is declining overall (average change -14.0 points).
Is this school a good fit?
Best for
- students who may benefit from schools serving more special education learners
May not be ideal for
- families prioritizing top-tier math performance
- families prioritizing strong writing outcomes
- parents seeking very even performance across subjects
Performance by grade level
Reading
Average71%
Writing
Average58%
Math
Strong77%
Based on EQAOresults — % of students meeting the provincial standard.
Three-year improvement
Declining
Change in students meeting provincial standard over 3 years
Grade 3
Grade 6
Values in percentage points. Positive = more students meeting the standard vs. three years ago.
Contact & details
Address
1221 Neptune St, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7L9
Phone
705-742-7201
Type
Public · English
Grades
JK-6
Students
265
Website
rfdowney.kprdsb.caNearby schools
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