Summary:
The city of Charlestown, Massachusetts is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Warren-Prescott K-8 School and Harvard-Kent Elementary School) and 1 high school (Charlestown High School). The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school, with the Warren-Prescott K-8 School standing out as a high-performing school and Charlestown High School struggling with low test scores, high dropout rates, and poor overall performance.
The Warren-Prescott K-8 School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly above the Boston and Massachusetts averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Charlestown High School ranks in the bottom 5% of Massachusetts high schools and has a 0-star rating, with test scores well below the state and district averages and a high dropout rate of 16.8%.
The data also reveals differences in the racial makeup of the schools, with the Warren-Prescott K-8 School having a majority white student population and Charlestown High School having a majority Hispanic student population. While these demographic differences are noteworthy, the analysis focuses on the stark contrast in academic performance between the elementary and high school, which suggests a need for further investigation and intervention to support student success and equity across the Charlestown school district.
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