Summary:
The city of Boston, Massachusetts is home to 6 elementary schools serving grades ranging from PK-8, including a mix of public and public charter schools. The data reveals stark differences in the performance and characteristics of these schools, with the Eliot K-8 Innovation School standing out as the top-performing elementary school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 30 in the state. In contrast, schools like UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester and Blackstone Elementary School are underperforming, ranking in the bottom 10% of Massachusetts elementary schools.
The data suggests a potential correlation between school performance, per-student spending, and student-teacher ratio. The top-performing Eliot K-8 Innovation School and Quincy Elementary School have the highest per-student spending at $24,377 and $26,810, respectively, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratios of 14.2 and 10.9. In contrast, the underperforming schools have lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios.
The student demographic composition of the schools also varies significantly, with the higher-performing schools having more diverse student populations and the underperforming schools serving predominantly minority student populations. This highlights the importance of addressing equity and access to quality education in the Boston area, and the need for further analysis to understand the specific strategies and practices employed by the top-performing schools that contribute to their success.
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