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Westwood posts strong aggregate MCAS results but gaps persist for high‑needs students
Summary
Westwood's 2025 MCAS shows strong districtwide performance and gains in several grades, but the DESE-defined high‑needs subgroup (about 30% of grades 3–8 testers) trails—71% meeting/exceeding for all students vs. 39% for high‑needs. District leaders plan item analysis and school‑level dives.
Westwood Public Schools reported generally strong results on the 2025 MCAS on Oct. 14, but district leaders warned that persistent achievement gaps remain for students in the state's “high needs” subgroup.
Caitlin, who led the data presentation, said the district's aggregate results rose or held steady in most content areas and grades: “we do have really strong outcomes on MCAS,” she said. Highlights included an ELA gain for eighth grade (69% meeting/exceeding last year to 75% this year) and continued high…
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