Summary:
The 01030 zip code in Massachusetts is home to two schools: Agawam Junior High, a middle school, and Clifford M Granger, an elementary school. While both schools have similar student demographics, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and school characteristics.
Agawam Junior High is a middle school that underperforms the state average on MCAS assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates around 28-30% compared to the state's 39-41%. However, the school performs better on MCAS Science assessments, with a 42.11% proficiency rate, slightly above the state's 41.95%. In contrast, Clifford M Granger, the elementary school, outperforms the district and state averages on MCAS assessments, with proficiency rates around 36-41%.
Another notable difference between the two schools is their student-teacher ratios. Agawam Junior High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 to 1, while Clifford M Granger has a higher ratio of 17.1 to 1. This disparity may contribute to the differences in academic performance between the two schools. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for further investigation into the specific factors driving these differences, such as instructional practices, resource allocation, and school leadership, to help improve student outcomes across the Agawam district.
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