According to a report in the Sentinel and Enterprise, Fitchburg and Leominster schools do well when compared to similar schools around the state.
From the Sentinel and Enterprise:
BOSTON — Fitchburg and Leominster School Districts are performing better than their socio-economic peers around Massachusetts, according to new study released by the Pioneer Institute.The study looked at 14 midsize, urban cities outside of Boston, with populations of 40,000 or higher, an average family income of $20,000 or lower and property values at about $80,000.
The study looked at the increase in 10th grade MCAS scores from 2004 to 2008, the predicted scores based on the number of students who receive Free Lunch, and the average dropout rate in 2003-2004 and 2007-2008.
Fitchburg’s average 10th grade MCAS score improved by 10.4 in English and 12.8 in math between 2004 and 2008–one of three cities in the study that improved more than the study predicted in both English and math. …
In 2008, Leominster had one of the highest MCAS scores in the study, although over the four year period the scores improved less than most schools, with 5.3 points in English and 9.4 points in math.
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