Leicester

The Leicester school district in Massachusetts consists of three schools: Leicester Elementary, Leicester High, and Leicester Middle. The data reveals a mixed picture, with some areas of strength and significant room for improvement across the district.

Leicester High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.2% and a lower dropout rate than the state average. The school also performs better on MCAS tests compared to the elementary and middle schools, with 49.09% proficient or better in 10th grade ELA and 36.7% in 10th grade Math. In contrast, Leicester Middle School maintains a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger performance on MCAS Science tests, with 32.11% proficient or better across all grades and 40.22% for 8th grade.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the Leicester schools and the state averages on MCAS tests, particularly in ELA and Math. This suggests room for improvement in academic achievement across the district. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student at Leicester Elementary compared to the middle and high schools does not appear to translate into stronger academic performance, indicating a need to evaluate the allocation of resources and their impact on student outcomes.