Amesbury

The Amesbury school district in Massachusetts consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). The data reveals a mix of performance, with Shay Elementary standing out as the top-ranked school in the district, while Amesbury Innovation High School struggles with low graduation rates and high dropout rates.

Overall, the Amesbury school district appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with most schools scoring below the Massachusetts proficiency rates on MCAS tests. The elementary schools, particularly Shay Elementary, seem to be the strongest performers in the district, while the middle and high schools lag behind. There is a significant gap in performance between the traditional high school (Amesbury High) and the alternative high school (Amesbury Innovation High School), with the alternative school struggling with very low graduation rates and high dropout rates.

The district's student population is not very racially diverse, with white students making up the vast majority at all schools. Spending per student is relatively high, especially at the alternative high school, but this does not seem to translate to strong academic outcomes across the board. The Amesbury school district may want to examine the factors contributing to the success of its top-performing elementary school and apply those strategies more broadly to improve overall performance.