Summary:
The 01516 zip code area of Douglas, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area include Douglas Elementary School, Douglas High School, Douglas Middle School, and Douglas Primary School.
Douglas High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 145 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools with a 3-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 95.3% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, with over 60% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science on the MCAS Next Generation assessments. Douglas Middle School also performs well, ranking 170 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools and exceeding state averages in several MCAS subject areas, particularly in 6th grade.
While the elementary schools in the 01516 zip code area generally lag behind the middle and high school in academic performance, the district as a whole demonstrates a level of consistency in its ratings and test scores. This suggests an opportunity for the district to focus on improving outcomes at the elementary level, potentially by analyzing the factors contributing to the lower performance and implementing targeted interventions. Additionally, the schools in this area have a predominantly white student population, which could be an area for the district to explore in terms of promoting greater diversity and inclusion.
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