Summary:
The 01108 zip code of Springfield, Massachusetts is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools in this area, with White Street Elementary and Alice B. Beal Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools, significantly outpacing the district and state averages in MCAS test scores. In contrast, the two high schools, Springfield High School and Liberty Preparatory Academy, struggle with alarmingly low graduation rates and high dropout rates.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may play a significant role in the observed differences in student outcomes across the schools in the 01108 zip code. While Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its MCAS test scores still fall below the district and state averages. The wide range in spending per student, from $16,404 at Springfield High School to $98,874 at Liberty Preparatory Academy, suggests that resource allocation may be a contributing factor to the schools' performance.
Overall, the analysis of the school data in the 01108 zip code highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the underperforming schools, particularly the high schools with alarmingly low graduation rates and high dropout rates. Continued efforts to understand the underlying factors and implement effective strategies could help improve educational outcomes for all students in this area.
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