Summary:
ZIP code 03220 is served by three public schools in the Shaker Regional School District, covering prekindergarten through 12th grade in a small community where enrollment is evenly divided among elementary, middle, and high school students.
Belmont Middle School is the strongest overall performer in the area. It ranks 45th of 138 schools statewide, placing it in the 67th percentile, with 61% of students proficient in reading, 44% in mathematics, and 37% in science. Reading is six points above the state average, while mathematics is at the state average. The school’s eighth-grade results are especially encouraging, including 57% proficiency in mathematics, 71% in reading, and 44% in science. Belmont Elementary School ranks lower but has improved over time and performs close to state averages overall. Its reading proficiency is 54% and mathematics proficiency is 43%; reading is a relative strength, while third- and fourth-grade mathematics results suggest an opportunity for added support.
Belmont High School is the main area of concern academically, despite positive completion outcomes. Its 91.2% graduation rate is above the state rate, and its dropout rate is below the state average. However, proficiency is only 13% in mathematics, 55% in reading, and 31% in science. The mathematics result is 31 points below the state average and represents a sharp decline from middle school performance. The high school’s ranking has also fallen substantially over the past three years. For families comparing schools, the overall pattern is clear: elementary results are broadly average, middle school performance is notably strong, and high school students may need stronger mathematics and science support as they move toward graduation.
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