Summary:
The city of Otis, Massachusetts has only one public school, Farmington River Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 120 students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in mathematics but weaknesses in English Language Arts (ELA) and science compared to state averages. Farmington River Elementary spends significantly more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, but its statewide ranking and rating have declined over the past three years.
Academically, Farmington River Elementary's ELA proficiency rate of 39.06% is slightly below the state average, while its math proficiency rate of 47.62% is higher. However, the school's performance varies greatly by grade level, with 6th graders excelling in both ELA and math, but 3rd and 5th graders struggling. In science, the school's proficiency rate of 41.67% is slightly below the state average.
Despite its high spending and staffing resources, Farmington River Elementary's statewide ranking has declined from 297th out of 932 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 470th out of 916 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5 during this period, indicating that it is not keeping pace with other elementary schools in Farmington River Regional. The school's lack of diversity and uneven academic performance across grade levels suggest the need for a closer examination of its instructional practices, curriculum alignment, and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.
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