Summary:
The 02571 zip code area in Wareham, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the schools in this area are underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores, declining statewide rankings, and high dropout rates.
Wareham Elementary School stands out as the largest school with 919 students and a relatively diverse student population. However, the school's MCAS test scores are below state averages, with only 29.21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.45% in Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past 3 years. In contrast, Wareham Senior High has a more diverse student population but also struggles with low test scores, with only 25.17% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18.31% in Mathematics.
The Wareham Cooperative Alternative School stands out as the smallest and lowest-performing school, with a very low 42.9% four-year graduation rate and a high 33.3% dropout rate, which are significantly worse than the district's main high school. The school also has the lowest spending per student at $11,602, compared to the high school at $21,824 and the elementary school at $20,045. This raises questions about the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the alternative school program in supporting student success.
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