Summary:
The 02666 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Truro Central, which serves grades PK-5 with 99 students. While Truro Central is the sole option for elementary education in this area, its performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 390th out of 932 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 539th out of 916 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Truro Central's proficiency rates on MCAS assessments are consistently below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 34.38%, compared to the state average of 39.17%. Despite these lower test scores, Truro Central spends significantly more per student, at $43,114, than the state average. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 5.4, do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that Truro may need to closely examine Truro Central's resource allocation and instructional practices to identify areas for improvement and ensure the school is effectively serving its students. The steady decline in the school's statewide ranking and its underperformance on standardized tests indicate a need for a deeper analysis and targeted interventions to address the academic challenges facing the school.
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