Summary:
The city of Bourne, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with some standout institutions like Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical high school, which boasts an impressive 98.9% 4-year graduation rate and strong MCAS proficiency in math and science. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in Bourne tend to have lower statewide rankings and MCAS scores compared to the high schools.
Bourne High School has seen its statewide ranking improve in recent years, moving from 246th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools in 2022-2023 to 138th out of 348 in 2023-2024. Its 10th grade MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts are also significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's graduation rate of 85.1% and dropout rate of 5.0% lag behind the exceptional performance of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical.
Overall, the Bourne school district, operated by the Bourne and Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical districts, shows a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools. While the vocational-technical high school stands out as a strength, there appears to be room for improvement in the earlier grades to ensure all Bourne students have access to a high-quality education.
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