Summary:
The Gill-Montague school district in Massachusetts is home to three elementary schools: Sheffield Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, and Gill Elementary. Based on the available data, Gill Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the other two schools and the state averages in academic proficiency.
Gill Elementary has significantly higher MCAS proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 52.24% of Gill Elementary students were proficient or better, while the district averages were just 21.48% and 24.72%, respectively. Additionally, Gill Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, placing 339th out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools, compared to Sheffield Elementary's 705th ranking.
While the schools have varying student demographics and spending per student, these factors alone do not fully explain the performance disparities. The Gill-Montague district as a whole faces broader challenges, as evidenced by its 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and 270th out of 351 ranking among Massachusetts districts. Understanding the specific drivers behind Gill Elementary's success could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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