Southbridge

The Southbridge school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 348 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 0 out of 5 rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor overall performance.

Among the standout schools, Southbridge High School and Charlton Street Elementary School are the lowest-performing, with proficiency rates on MCAS tests well below the state averages. Southbridge High School has a 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger rating, a high dropout rate of 15.8%, and a low 4-year graduation rate of 71.9%. Charlton Street Elementary has an even lower 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger rating and proficiency rates as low as 0.6% in Math.

Across the district, test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics are consistently below state averages, suggesting systemic issues that need to be addressed. The high spending per student, ranging from $17,779 to $43,714, does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, raising concerns about resource allocation and efficiency. While the student-teacher ratios are generally low, the data indicates that the district faces significant challenges in serving its diverse student population effectively.