Best Public Schools in Rehoboth, MA

The city of Rehoboth, Massachusetts is home to two schools: Palmer River Elementary School and Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School, both part of the Dighton-Rehoboth school district. While the schools have some similarities in terms of student demographics and spending, they differ in their academic performance and rankings.

Palmer River Elementary School is ranked 502 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are slightly lower than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School is ranked 220 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools and has a 3-star rating, with MCAS proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages.

Both schools have a relatively high percentage of white students compared to other racial groups, which may indicate a lack of diversity in the Rehoboth school system. Additionally, the similar spending per student at both schools suggests that funding is not a significant factor in the academic performance differences. The lower student-teacher ratio at Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School may contribute to its slightly better academic performance compared to Palmer River Elementary School.