Summary:
The 01835 zip code area in Haverhill, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance across these schools, with Caleb Dustin Hunking School consistently outperforming the other schools and the Haverhill district and Massachusetts state averages on MCAS proficiency tests.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School stands out as the largest school in the area, with 1,064 students, and it boasts the highest MCAS proficiency rates across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 42.5% of Caleb Dustin Hunking students were proficient or better in MCAS Math, compared to 29.3% for the Haverhill district and 40.74% for Massachusetts. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 may contribute to its stronger academic performance. In contrast, Greenleaf Academy, the only high school in the data set, has just 34 students and faces challenges with a low 4-year graduation rate of 78.6% and a high dropout rate of 10.9%, despite its very low student-teacher ratio of 4.1 and high per-student spending of $40,115.
The data also reveals that Hill View Montessori Charter Public School, the only charter school in the area, has the lowest MCAS proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels, raising questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in this particular context. Overall, the schools in the 01835 zip code area exhibit a range of performance levels, with Caleb Dustin Hunking School standing out as the top performer and the smaller schools facing unique challenges.
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