Summary:
The city of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Dennis-Yarmouth school district. The standout schools in this area include Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, the largest high school with 888 students, and Station Avenue Elementary School, which has the highest student-teacher ratio and stronger test scores compared to the district and state averages.
While the district's schools have a diverse student population, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from 146th to 224th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools. The high school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science also fall below state averages. In contrast, the elementary school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and its 3rd-grade test scores exceed the district and state averages.
The district's schools generally spend more per student, between $20,613 and $22,059, compared to the state average, but this higher spending has not translated to better academic performance, particularly at the high school level. The district may need to re-evaluate how resources are being utilized to improve student outcomes and address the declining performance at the high school while building on the strengths of the elementary school.
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