Haverhill

The Haverhill school district in Massachusetts consists of 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with significant variability in academic achievement across the schools.

A few schools stand out in the data. Bradford Elementary and Tilton Elementary have the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Haverhill district and state averages. Walnut Square Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, suggesting strong early academic performance. In contrast, Gateway Academy, an alternative high school, has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state, but also has higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates, indicating it may be serving a unique student population effectively.

The data reveals a wide range in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools, with graduation rates around 78.6% and dropout rates around 10.9% at the high schools and alternative schools. Spending per student varies from $12,903 at Gateway Academy to $51,492 at Bartlett School and Assessment Center, but does not necessarily correlate with academic performance. The student-teacher ratios also vary considerably, from 4.1 at Greenleaf Academy to 17.3 at Moody Preschool Extension. Overall, the Haverhill school district appears to have significant room for improvement in overall academic achievement, and understanding the factors driving success and challenges at the standout schools could provide valuable insights to help elevate the performance of the district as a whole.