Summary:
The city of Methuen, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school. While the schools generally underperform the state averages in test scores, two elementary schools, Marsh Grammar School and Comprehensive Grammar School, stand out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Methuen district and state averages.
Marsh Grammar School is ranked 542 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools, the highest ranking among the Methuen elementary schools, while Comprehensive Grammar School is ranked 634, the second highest. These two schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Comprehensive Grammar School having the lowest at 10.3 students per teacher. In contrast, Methuen High School lags behind the state averages in 10th grade proficiency rates and has a higher dropout rate of 2.9%, which is above the state average.
Overall, the Methuen schools show a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation, particularly in the elementary schools. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, the standout performance of Marsh Grammar School and Comprehensive Grammar School suggests that there may be valuable insights to be gained from understanding their successful practices.
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