Summary:
The city of Somerville, Massachusetts is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this diverse district demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like John F. Kennedy Elementary and Benjamin G. Brown Elementary consistently performing above district and state averages on MCAS tests. In contrast, the alternative Full Circle High School struggles academically, ranking in the bottom 2% of Massachusetts high schools.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Somerville. For example, on the 2023-2024 10th grade MCAS ELA test, Somerville High School had a 54.9% proficiency rate, while Full Circle High School had only a 10% proficiency rate. However, the data does not show a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance, as some of the highest-performing schools have relatively lower per-student spending compared to lower-performing schools.
Overall, the Somerville school district offers a mix of high-quality and low-performing schools, highlighting the need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the area.
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