Fitchburg

The Fitchburg school district in Massachusetts consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals notable variations in the performance of these schools, with some standouts like Crocker Elementary and Memorial Middle School leading the way in terms of academic proficiency rates. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with proficiency rates on MCAS tests generally lower than the state averages across all grades and subjects.

Among the standout schools, Crocker Elementary has the highest proficiency rates on MCAS tests compared to the other elementary schools in the district, while Memorial Middle School leads the middle schools in both English Language Arts and math proficiency. On the high school level, Goodrich Academy stands out with a higher 4-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Fitchburg High, despite having lower overall proficiency rates.

The data also reveals significant disparities in test scores between the Fitchburg schools and the state averages, as well as variations in performance within the district. This suggests a need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gaps and leverage the successful practices of the standout schools to drive systemic improvements across the district.