Summary:
The city of Brighton, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with standout institutions like Winship Elementary School and Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School showcasing strong academic results and graduation rates.
Winship Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 274 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's MCAS test scores significantly exceed the Boston and Massachusetts averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Brighton High School has a lower 64.7% four-year graduation rate and an 18.7% dropout rate, highlighting the performance disparities among the schools in the area.
The data also reveals substantial variation in per-student spending, ranging from $17,474 at Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School to $41,336 at Lyon K-8 School. However, the analysis suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving school performance, as the highest-spending school does not necessarily have the best outcomes. The presence of a charter school, Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School, also highlights the role of school choice in the educational landscape of Brighton.
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