Summary:
David Prouty High is a public high school located in Spencer, Massachusetts, serving 357 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Spencer-E Brookfield District, which is ranked 285 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
David Prouty High's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 50% in English Language Arts, 40.66% in Mathematics, and 43.9% in Science, compared to the state averages of 56.86%, 48.47%, and 49.26%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 71.6% in 2021-2022 to 90.2% in 2020-2021, and its dropout rate has also been variable, ranging from 4.2% in 2018-2019 to 16.4% in 2021-2022. Compared to nearby schools like Wachusett Regional High and Auburn Senior High, David Prouty High's academic metrics and student outcomes are less favorable.
The analysis of David Prouty High's data reveals several areas of concern, including declining academic performance, high dropout rates, and achievement gaps among student subgroups. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 203rd out of 348 Massachusetts high schools in 2016-2017 to 222nd out of 348 in 2023-2024. This trend, coupled with the school's below-average academic performance and high dropout rates, suggests that David Prouty High may be struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state. Addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by the school's student population, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, will be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Spencer-E Brookfield
SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,944
Feeder schools for David Prouty High:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3
Number of students: 331
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.4%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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African American:
3.3%
Asian:
2.4%
American Indian:
0.6%
Not Specified:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%
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