Summary:
The Manchester Essex Regional school district in Massachusetts is home to two elementary schools: Manchester Memorial Elementary and Essex Elementary. Based on the available data, Manchester Memorial Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the district.
Manchester Memorial Elementary is ranked 105 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools, placing it in the top 12% statewide. In contrast, Essex Elementary is ranked 328 out of 906, in the top 36%. Manchester Memorial has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, while Essex Elementary has fluctuated between 2-3 stars. On MCAS Next Generation testing, Manchester Memorial outperforms the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Despite Essex Elementary spending more per student ($24,199 vs. $22,893) and having a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (10.0 vs. 9.4), it is underperforming compared to Manchester Memorial. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the schools' performance gap. The data highlights the need for the district to address this disparity and ensure all students receive a high-quality education, regardless of which school they attend.
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