Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in Wales, Massachusetts - Wales Elementary. This public school serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the Wales school district, which is ranked 296 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Over the past three school years, Wales Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 490 out of 932 schools in 2021-2022 to 654 out of 916 schools in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 2 stars to 1 star during this period. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state average across all grades and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 45.45% in English Language Arts and 16.67% to 45.45% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively.
Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it spends a significant amount per student, at $17,710 per student for the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, which could be a positive factor in terms of individual attention and support for students. However, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
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