Summary:
The 02143 zip code of Somerville, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within this area, with the larger, more traditional schools like Somerville High outperforming the smaller, alternative schools like Full Circle High School and Next Wave Junior High.
Somerville High, the largest school in the data set with 1,310 students, has a relatively diverse student population and a 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%, which is higher than the Somerville district average. However, its test scores are generally below the state averages. In contrast, the smaller alternative schools have much lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates, indicating they may be serving a more vulnerable student population.
The data also reveals significant disparities in resource allocation, with Next Wave Junior High spending nearly 3 times more per student than Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of resource distribution, and whether the higher-spending schools are achieving better outcomes for their students.
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