Summary:
The city of West Roxbury, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Lyndon K-8 School, Kilmer K-8 School, and Beethoven Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Ohrenberger School). The schools in this area generally perform below the Massachusetts state averages in MCAS proficiency rates, but some, like Lyndon K-8 School, are able to outperform the Boston district averages.
Lyndon K-8 School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking 286 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Boston and Massachusetts averages in MCAS proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Kilmer K-8 School also performs better than the Boston and Massachusetts averages in several grade levels and subjects, especially in 4th grade Mathematics.
The schools in West Roxbury have relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $23,965 to $29,030 per student, and low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.1:1 to 12:1. These factors may contribute to the schools' academic performance, though further analysis would be needed to establish clear connections. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in West Roxbury and identifies several standout schools with varying strengths and areas for improvement.
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