Summary:
The city of West Boylston, Massachusetts is home to two schools: Major Edwards Elementary and West Boylston Junior/Senior High. Both schools serve the West Boylston school district and have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Major Edwards Elementary consistently ranking in the top 35% of Massachusetts elementary schools and West Boylston Junior/Senior High fluctuating between the top 28% and 55% of Massachusetts high schools over the past three years.
Major Edwards Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school spends $20,838 per student and has a 13.3 student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stable academic performance. In contrast, West Boylston Junior/Senior High has seen more variation in its statewide ranking, but still outperforms the district and state on MCAS assessments, particularly in 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high school has an impressive 95.2% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, indicating strong support for student success.
Overall, both Major Edwards Elementary and West Boylston Junior/Senior High appear to be strong-performing schools within the West Boylston district, with the elementary school demonstrating more consistent academic achievement and the high school excelling in graduation and dropout rates. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these differences, such as spending and student-teacher ratios, could provide valuable insights for the district and parents considering educational options in the area.
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