Summary:
Salisbury, Massachusetts has only one public school serving students in grades PK-6: Salisbury Elementary. While the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, its academic performance lags behind state and Triton district averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
On the MCAS Next Generation assessments, Salisbury Elementary consistently scores below the state and district proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in ELA was 29.05%, compared to 45.75% for the Triton district and 39.17% statewide. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency of 34.74% trailed the district's 48.52% and the state's 40.91%.
Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Salisbury Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, fluctuating between the 578th and 659th position out of 916-932 schools statewide. The school's academic challenges and low rankings suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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