Summary:
The city of Groveland, Massachusetts is home to a single elementary school, Elmer S Bagnall, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Pentucket School District. Elmer S Bagnall stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top quarter of Massachusetts elementary schools and outperforming the district and state on standardized assessments.
Elmer S Bagnall's academic excellence is evident in its strong MCAS test scores, with 71.43% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and 74.6% scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 58.82% also surpasses the district and state. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it maintains a lower free/reduced lunch rate than the district average.
Elmer S Bagnall's success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio compared to other elementary schools in the Pentucket School District. The factors contributing to the school's strong performance, such as teaching practices, curriculum, or leadership, could provide valuable insights for replicating these strategies in other schools within the district and potentially improving educational outcomes across the region.
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