Summary:
The schools in Hatfield, Massachusetts consist of Hatfield Elementary and Smith Academy, serving students from elementary through high school. While both schools have their strengths, the data reveals some notable differences in their academic performance and resource allocation.
Smith Academy High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 114 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.3% and outperforms the state average in 10th grade MCAS Next Generation tests for English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Hatfield Elementary struggles to meet the state average on most MCAS tests, though it does perform above the state average in 3rd grade English Language Arts.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Smith Academy spending $16,622 per student and having a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1, compared to Hatfield Elementary's $15,326 per student and 11:1 student-teacher ratio. These resource disparities may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, highlighting the importance of equitable funding and support for all educational institutions in the Hatfield community.
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