Summary:
There is only one high school located in Palmer, Massachusetts - Palmer High School. Serving grades 9-12, this school has an enrollment of 535 students and is the sole public high school option for the Palmer community.
Palmer High School's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 10th grade English Language Arts, the school had a 42% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 56.86%. In 10th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 19.61% compared to the state average of 48.47%. Similarly, in 10th grade Science, the school's proficiency rate was 10.64% compared to the state average of 49.26%. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support systems to help students achieve at higher levels.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has access to significant resources, with a relatively high per-student spending of $17,532 and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.8 for the 2022-2023 school year. However, these resources do not appear to be effectively translating into improved student outcomes, which could be an area for further investigation. Additionally, the school's student population is diverse, with a predominantly White student body (70.65%) and sizable Hispanic (18.69%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, presenting both opportunities and challenges in meeting the unique needs of the student body.
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