Summary:
The Nashoba school district in Massachusetts is home to two middle schools: Hale and Luther Burbank Middle School. Based on the available data, Hale appears to be the standout middle school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Massachusetts middle schools over the past three years.
Hale's student performance on MCAS tests is significantly higher than the Nashoba district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, 65.81% of Hale students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.68% for Nashoba and 39.17% statewide. Additionally, Hale has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, Luther Burbank Middle School, while still a solid performing school, has lower test scores and rankings compared to Hale.
The per-student spending difference between the two schools is notable, with Luther Burbank spending nearly $2,600 more per student than Hale. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and whether the higher spending is translating into better outcomes at Luther Burbank. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors driving the performance differences between the two schools and identify any potential equity concerns at Luther Burbank.
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