Summary:
The 02420 zip code of Lexington, Massachusetts is home to a strong educational system, with 4 high-performing schools serving students from elementary through middle school. The standout school in this area is Wm Diamond Middle, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The three elementary schools in the area, Joseph Estabrook, Harrington, and Fiske, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with the majority of their students scoring proficient or better on state assessments.
Wm Diamond Middle stands out as an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Massachusetts and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The three elementary schools in the data set also perform well, with Joseph Estabrook and Harrington ranking in the top 50 and top 150 elementary schools in Massachusetts, respectively. While Fiske Elementary has slightly lower MCAS proficiency rates compared to the other two elementary schools, it still exceeds the state averages.
The schools in this Lexington school district benefit from relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $18,214 to $25,331 per student in the 2020-2021 school year, as well as low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 8.9 to 11.7 students per teacher. This investment in resources and small class sizes likely contributes to the strong academic performance observed across the schools in the 02420 zip code.
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