Summary:
The city of Fairhaven, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Leroy Wood and East Fairhaven), 1 middle school (Hastings Middle), and 1 high school (Fairhaven High). The schools in this district demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Leroy Wood Elementary standing out as a top-performing school in the state.
Leroy Wood Elementary consistently ranks among the top 201-245 elementary schools in Massachusetts, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 60% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. In contrast, Fairhaven High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93% and a low dropout rate of 5.2%, but its MCAS test scores are more mixed, with some subject areas above and others below the district and state averages.
The schools in Fairhaven generally have consistent per-student spending, ranging from $14,129 to $16,128, which is in line with the state average. The student-teacher ratios are also relatively small, ranging from 11.3 to 13.6. While the district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, the standout success of Leroy Wood Elementary and the mixed results at Fairhaven High are particularly noteworthy and warrant further investigation.
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