Wales

Wales, Massachusetts is home to a single public elementary school, Wales Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 96 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the Massachusetts state averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Wales Elementary School ranked 654 out of 916 elementary schools in the state, down from a ranking of 490 out of 932 in 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments were just 21.57% in English Language Arts and 31.37% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. Despite these lower academic outcomes, the school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $17,710, which is higher than the state average.

While the data does not provide insights into the reasons behind the school's declining performance, it suggests that Wales may need to focus on improving instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for students in order to better prepare them for academic success. Additionally, the school's lack of diversity in its student population may be a factor worth considering as it works to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.