Summary:
The 02719 zip code area in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a significant disparity in performance between the schools, with Leroy Wood Elementary standing out as a high-performing school and the other schools performing below the Fairhaven district and state averages.
Leroy Wood Elementary is the standout school, ranked 196th out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and consistently outperforming the Fairhaven district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In contrast, East Fairhaven Elementary and Hastings Middle generally perform below the district and state averages on MCAS assessments. Fairhaven High School has a 92.9% four-year graduation rate and a 5.1% dropout rate, with its MCAS performance being mixed.
The data suggests that the Fairhaven school district may need to examine the factors contributing to the performance differences and implement strategies to improve the lower-performing schools. Additionally, the strong performance of Leroy Wood Elementary, which serves grades PK-5, highlights the importance of a strong foundation in early childhood education and the district's potential need to invest in and strengthen its early childhood programs.
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