Agawam

The Agawam school district in Massachusetts consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with opportunities for the district to learn from the standout schools and address areas of concern to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Agawam High School stands out with the highest enrollment of 1,052 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. However, its MCAS test scores are mixed, with some areas above the state average but others below. In contrast, Benjamin J. Phelps Elementary has the highest MCAS proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades compared to the other elementary schools, despite having a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.6. Additionally, James Clark School has the highest spending per student at $22,063, but its academic performance does not necessarily reflect this higher investment.

The data also reveals a wide range of MCAS proficiency rates across the district, both within individual schools and compared to state averages. This suggests opportunities for the district to learn from the higher-performing schools and implement best practices to improve overall academic achievement. Additionally, several schools, such as Agawam Junior High and Clifford M. Granger, have maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, indicating a need for improvement in their overall performance.