Summary:
The 01583 zip code in West Boylston, Massachusetts is home to two schools: Major Edwards Elementary and West Boylston Junior/Senior High. Based on the available data, West Boylston Junior/Senior High appears to be the standout school in this area, outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests and boasting a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to Major Edwards Elementary.
West Boylston Junior/Senior High is ranked 130 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools, while Major Edwards Elementary is ranked 331 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. The high school also has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 95.2% and a lower dropout rate of 1.6% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, West Boylston Junior/Senior High outperforms the state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Despite the significant difference in spending per student, with Major Edwards Elementary spending $20,838 per student compared to $15,300 per student at West Boylston Junior/Senior High, the high school appears to be achieving stronger academic results. This suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of performance, and factors such as the lower student-teacher ratio of 9.8 at the high school may be contributing to its success. While Major Edwards Elementary is performing reasonably well, its lower performance compared to West Boylston Junior/Senior High indicates that the elementary school may benefit from targeted interventions or resource allocation to address any underlying issues.
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