Summary:
The city of Quincy, Massachusetts is home to 19 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this diverse district serve students from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds, with some schools having a majority Asian student population and others a majority white student population.
Among the standout schools in Quincy are North Quincy High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of Massachusetts high schools, and Central Middle School, which ranks in the top 15% of Massachusetts middle schools. These schools boast strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, some schools like Snug Harbor Community School and South West Middle School perform significantly below the district and state averages.
The Quincy school district as a whole performs slightly above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 60% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 56.31% in Mathematics, and 55.79% in Science. However, the data reveals a wide range in school performance, suggesting opportunities to learn from the top-performing schools and implement best practices across the district. Additionally, the correlation between racial makeup and academic performance raises questions about equity and access to quality education for all students in Quincy.
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