Holbrook

The Holbrook school district in Massachusetts consists of two schools - John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Holbrook Middle High School. While the elementary school demonstrates relatively strong academic performance, the high school lags behind both the district and state averages on standardized tests.

John F. Kennedy Elementary has a diverse student population and consistently ranks in the top half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with proficiency rates exceeding the Holbrook district and state averages in several subject areas. In contrast, Holbrook Middle High School struggles on MCAS tests, with proficiency rates often falling behind the district and state. The high school also has a lower overall ranking, currently in the bottom quarter of Massachusetts high schools.

Despite the academic challenges at the high school, it maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 91.7%, though the dropout rate of 4.8% is higher than the state average. The per-student spending at both schools is relatively high, suggesting that resources may not be the primary factor driving the performance differences between the elementary and high school. Further investigation into the underlying factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and student support systems, could provide valuable insights to help improve outcomes at the high school level.