Summary:
The city of Webster, Massachusetts is home to three schools: Park Avenue Elementary, Webster Middle School, and Bartlett High School. The data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like test scores and state rankings.
None of the Webster schools stand out as high-performing, with all three receiving low ratings and rankings from SchoolDigger. The proficiency rates on MCAS tests are significantly below state averages, with Park Avenue Elementary having just 18.18% proficiency in ELA and 27.55% in Math, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. The middle and high school also lag behind state averages on ELA, Math, and Science test scores.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the schools' challenges, as they all have higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students compared to state averages. However, the differences in per-student spending across the schools do not seem to directly correlate with their academic performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the systemic challenges, equity gaps, and resource allocation issues will be crucial for improving outcomes across the Webster school district.
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