Summary:
The city of Amesbury, Massachusetts has a total of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrate varying levels of academic performance.
Amesbury High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 35% of Massachusetts high schools over the past 3 years. It boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 88.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.8%, along with strong performance on MCAS tests, exceeding the state average in several subject areas. In contrast, Charles C. Cashman Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 43% of Massachusetts elementary schools to the bottom 37%.
The data also reveals that Shay Elementary School has made significant improvements, moving from the bottom 43% of Massachusetts elementary schools to the top 28% over the past 3 years. This school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong performance. Amesbury Innovation High School, a smaller, specialized high school, stands out for its high graduation rate and low dropout rate, despite lower test scores compared to the district's main high school.
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