Summary:
The city of Gloucester, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and underperforming schools in the district, with some standout institutions like Plum Cove School and West Parish consistently outperforming the district and state averages on MCAS tests, while others like Beeman Memorial lag behind.
Gloucester High has shown improvement in recent years, with its 10th-grade MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics increasing, though its overall performance remains below the state average. The district's schools also vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Beeman Memorial having the lowest ratio at 9.5 and West Parish the highest at 12.8.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending across the Gloucester school district, the academic outcomes are mixed, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student achievement. The district should focus on addressing the achievement gap and developing targeted strategies to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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