Rowe

The town of Rowe, Massachusetts is home to a single public elementary school, Rowe Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school's small size of 66 students and low student-teacher ratio of 7.3 could be potential strengths, its academic performance on state assessments has been consistently below the Massachusetts state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Rowe Elementary's student population is predominantly white (77.27%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 643 out of 936 schools in 2020-2021 to 905 out of 932 schools in 2021-2022. Similarly, the school's SchoolDigger rating has varied from 2 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5 over the past few years, indicating inconsistent performance or changes in the school's relative standing.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $28,842, which is significantly above the state average, Rowe Elementary's academic outcomes have not kept pace. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science lag behind the state averages, suggesting that the increased funding has not yet translated into improved student learning and achievement. As Rowe continues to support its sole elementary school, addressing these academic performance concerns will be crucial to ensuring that all students in the community receive a high-quality education.