Summary:
The 01983 zip code in Topsfield, Massachusetts is home to two elementary schools: Steward Elementary and Proctor Elementary. Based on the available data, Steward Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation tests compared to the Topsfield district and Massachusetts state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
Steward Elementary's 3rd grade MCAS proficiency rates also exceed the district and state averages in both ELA and Math. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, Steward Elementary spends $19,355 per student, which is higher than the $18,943 spent per student at Proctor Elementary.
In contrast, Proctor Elementary, while still performing above state averages in many areas, does not stand out as strongly as Steward Elementary based on the data provided. Both schools have a majority white student population, reflecting the broader demographics of the Topsfield area. The higher spending per student at Steward Elementary compared to Proctor Elementary may be a contributing factor to Steward's stronger academic outcomes, though more analysis would be needed to determine the relationship between funding and performance.
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