Summary:
The city of Bellingham, Massachusetts is home to 6 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this Bellingham district display a mix of performance, with some standout schools like Stall Brook Elementary and Keough Memorial Academy, but also areas of concern, such as the declining ranking of Bellingham High School.
Stall Brook Elementary stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio of 11.2 among the Bellingham elementary schools, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. Keough Memorial Academy, with only 28 students, offers a more personalized learning environment compared to the 747 students at Bellingham High School. However, Bellingham High School's statewide ranking has dropped from 150 out of 285 schools in 2020-2021 to 200 out of 347 schools in 2022-2023, indicating a potential decline in performance over the past few years.
The elementary schools in Bellingham have also seen inconsistent performance, with Joseph F. DiPietro Elementary dropping from a high ranking of 195 out of 928 schools in 2012-2013 to 615 out of 914 schools in 2014-2015. This instability in elementary school performance is a concern for the district. Overall, the Bellingham schools display a mix of strengths and challenges, with the need for further investigation into the factors driving these trends and potential areas for improvement.
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