Summary:
The 01081 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Wales Elementary, which serves grades PK-6. With only 96 students enrolled, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 93.75% of students identifying as White.
While Wales Elementary spends more per student than the state average, its academic performance is consistently below state benchmarks. The school's proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments range from 0% to 45.45% across different grade levels and subject areas, compared to the state averages of 36.51% to 44.5%. Its overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21.57%), Mathematics (31.37%), and Science (25%) are all significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 490 out of 932 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 654 out of 916 in 2023-2024.
Despite the higher spending per student and relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1, Wales Elementary appears to be a struggling school that is underperforming academically. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the educational needs of its students and improve student outcomes.
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