Summary:
The city of Weymouth, Massachusetts is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a diverse landscape of school performance, with some standout performers like Academy Avenue Elementary School and Thomas V. Nash Elementary School, while others struggle to meet state averages, such as Maria Weston Chapman Middle School and Weymouth High School.
The data suggests a potential correlation between student-teacher ratios and academic performance, with the schools with the lowest ratios tending to have higher MCAS proficiency rates. Additionally, schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students generally had lower MCAS scores, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. The Weymouth School District as a whole is ranked 202 out of 356 districts in Massachusetts and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in the district's overall academic performance.
The data also reveals the importance placed on early childhood education, with the Johnson Early Childhood Center having the highest per-student spending in the district. Overall, the analysis of the Weymouth school data provides valuable insights into the strengths and challenges facing the district, which can inform targeted strategies to support student success across all schools.
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