Summary:
The city of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The data reveals that while the schools share some similarities, there are notable differences in their academic performance and student-teacher ratios.
The standout school in the area is Mountain View, which outperforms the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation tests across all subjects and grade levels. With the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.5, Mountain View provides more individualized attention for its students, which may contribute to its strong academic results. In contrast, Mapleshade lags behind the district and state averages in most test score categories, but has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past year, moving from 541 out of 936 schools to 402 out of 932 schools.
The data also reveals some interesting differences in student demographics across the three schools. Meadow Brook has the most diverse student population, with 17.31% Hispanic and 4.59% Asian students, while Mountain View has the highest percentage of White students at 78.44%. These variations in student makeup may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed across the schools. Overall, the analysis of East Longmeadow's elementary schools provides valuable insights for parents and the district to better understand the strengths and areas for improvement within the local education system.
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