Goodnow Brothers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serving 784 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and nearby school averages, as well as a consistently low ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools.
Goodnow Brothers' academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (27.22%) and Mathematics (33.78%) is significantly below the state averages (39.17% and 40.91%, respectively). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.
Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Francis J Kane, Richer, and Charles Jaworek, generally perform better than Goodnow Brothers on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also have a more diverse student population, with a lower percentage of Hispanic students compared to Goodnow Brothers. To address these challenges, the school and Marlborough district may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to improve academic outcomes, particularly for underperforming student subgroups.
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School ranks 641st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Goodnow Brothers Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 35% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.
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In the 2023-24 school year, 796 students attended Goodnow Brothers Elementary School.