Chicopee

The Chicopee school district in Massachusetts consists of 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district.

At the top, Bowie Elementary School stands out with the highest MCAS test scores, over 40% of students proficient or better in core subjects, and the district's highest graduation rate (94.4%) and lowest dropout rate (0%). Gen John J Stefanik Elementary School also performs well academically, with over 35% of students proficient, and the highest per-student spending ($18,027) and student-teacher ratio (13.3) among elementary schools. At the high school level, Chicopee Comprehensive High School has the highest graduation rate (92.2%) and lowest dropout rate (4.1%) in the district.

In contrast, the Chicopee Academy alternative high school has the lowest graduation rate (28.6%) and highest dropout rate (57.1%) in the Chicopee district, with 0% of students proficient on MCAS tests. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the alternative education model and the support provided to struggling students. Overall, the data highlights the need for the district to address the significant performance gaps between its schools and implement targeted interventions to support the lowest-performing institutions.