Leominster

The Leominster school district in Massachusetts consists of 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The data reveals a diverse student population with significant variation in school performance across the district.

Two elementary schools stand out - Fall Brook Elementary and Johnny Appleseed Elementary - which rank among the top 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools and have the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, other schools like Northwest and Frances Drake perform significantly below the state average. This variation suggests opportunities to learn from the higher-performing schools and implement best practices across the district.

The data also indicates potential equity concerns, as some schools serve higher proportions of historically underserved student populations, such as Hispanic and African American students, as well as students from low-income families. These disparities in test scores and other metrics may point to the need to address equity issues. Additionally, the schools with the lowest student-teacher ratios, such as Leominster High School and Lincoln School, tend to have better performance, suggesting that appropriate staffing levels may be an important factor in supporting student success.