Summary:
The Fitchburg school district in Massachusetts is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 303 out of 351 in the state, two schools stand out as relatively higher-performing: Crocker Elementary and Reingold Elementary.
Crocker Elementary has the highest overall performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 33.83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 42.69% in Mathematics, and 38.14% in Science. The school's 3rd-grade performance is particularly strong, with 50.89% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 44.64% in English Language Arts. Reingold Elementary also stands out, with the second-highest overall performance and the highest proficiency rates in 5th-grade English Language Arts (38.93%) and Science (33.59%).
While the schools in the Fitchburg district generally perform below the state average on MCAS assessments, the data reveals significant performance gaps that suggest challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities. Identifying and replicating the successful strategies employed by the standout schools, Crocker Elementary and Reingold Elementary, could be crucial for improving the overall educational outcomes in the Fitchburg school district.
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