Southbridge

The Southbridge school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 346 out of 348 districts in the state and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating widespread and persistent underperformance across the schools.

A few schools stand out for their particularly low performance. Southbridge High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Massachusetts high schools, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 65.2% and a dropout rate of 18.8%. Academically, the school struggles, with only 14.1% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, 10.39% in Math, and 2.74% in Science on the MCAS exams. Similarly, Charlton Street Elementary is one of the lowest performing elementary schools in the state, with only 4.57% of students proficient or better in ELA, 2.3% in Math, and 0% in Science across all grades.

The data suggests that the Southbridge school district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. With high poverty rates, low spending per student, and consistently low academic performance across all schools, the district likely requires a comprehensive, multi-faceted improvement strategy to address the root causes of its challenges. While the district-wide data is concerning, there may be opportunities for targeted interventions at the school level, such as the small size and low student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy.