Summary:
The 01524 zip code area in Leicester, Massachusetts is home to three public schools: Leicester Elementary, Leicester High, and Leicester Middle. Unfortunately, the data shows that all three schools are performing well below the state average on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.
On standardized tests, proficiency rates at the three Leicester schools lag significantly behind state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Leicester Elementary had just 26.84% proficiency in English Language Arts and 35.79% in Math, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. Leicester High also struggled, with a 49.09% proficiency rate in 10th grade ELA and 36.7% in 10th grade Math, well below the state averages of 56.86% and 48.47%. The lowest performing school was Leicester Middle, with just 27.32% proficiency in ELA and 27.46% in Math across all grades.
The concerning performance extends beyond test scores. Leicester High had a 91.2% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, slightly below the state average, and a dropout rate of 6.9%, which is higher than the state norm. Overall, the data paints a troubling picture of the Leicester school district, with all three schools in the 01524 zip code area performing well below state standards. Addressing these systemic issues should be a top priority to ensure students in this community have access to a high-quality education.
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